This book is about historical archaeology. It treats historical issues through archaeology. Thus, it provides information about the significances of early archaeological practices during the reign of Emperor Menelik II.Menelik II is the founder of modern Ethiopia. Early archaeological studies in Ethiopia had been encouraged by Menelik II. In 1905 he expressed his desire for German archaeological mission to study the historical sites in Ethiopia. Apart from this, Menelik II himself had a special interest in archaeology. Although there were no designed programs for archaeology during his reign,...