Heritage valuing and the challenge of remoteness: The case of the rock-hewn church of Nazugn Mariam, Meket District, Northern Ethiopia

Figures & data

Figure 1. The distribution of rock hewn churches across the Checheho escarpment.

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Figure 2. Vicinity and compound of Nazugn Mariam.

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Figure 3. The rock-hewn church of Nazugn Mariam.

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Figure 4. The northern façade of Nazugn Mariam.

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Figure 5. Eastern facades of Nazugn Mariam.

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Figure 6. The southern facade of Nazugn Mariam.

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Figure 7. The horizontal beam of the church along the eastern facade.

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Figure 8. A false window along the eastern facade of Nazugn Mariam.

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Figure 9. Chiseling marks on the roof of Nazugn.

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Figure 10. Impact of weathering activity, western facade.

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Figure 11. Unwise repairing that replaced the original feature, southern façade.

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Figure 12. Partial view of the roof with concreted stone paves.

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Figure 13. The church with the new shelter.

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Figure 14. The author with guests and local communities visiting the current conservation practice.

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