Entoto Mariam Church was built on one of the highest mountains in Addis Ababa. An ancient church built by Emperor Menelik II in 1877, which also houses the first tomb of Empress Taitu, wife of Emperor Menelik II. The tomb is called "Shera Bet" and was built in 1918. There is a museum right next to the church where some of Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taitu's personal belongings are on display for visitors. Historical items include traditional clothing, crowns of Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taitu, their royal bed, various jewels belonging to the royal family, and a mirror presented as a gift from Queen Victoria to Empress Taitu of Ethiopia.

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