- Advertisement -Priests and worshippers at the Hamere Berhan Institute in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are working to preserve ancient texts and artwork by replicating them by hand. The materials, including parchment, pens and ink, are prepared at the institute, which was founded four years ago to help prevent the disappearance of ancient parchment manuscripts from Ethiopian culture. The Hamere Berhan Institute began this project four years ago because ancient parchment manuscripts were disappearing from Ethiopian culture. Some customers order small collections of prayers or paintings for themselves to have “reproductions of ancient Ethiopian works,” According to an article in Yeshiemebet. The Hamere Berhan Institute is doing important work in preserving an ancient tradition while also providing opportunities for individuals to have reproductions of ancient Ethiopian works.

Source: Ethiopian News June 01, 2023 13:12 UTC