Church hill
The compound of the St Mary church occupies raised ground above the town, a distinct open shape that marks the site Menelik II chose for his new capital.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Ādīs ‘Alem Map Poster & Print
9.0333° N / 38.4000° E
A hill town west of Addis Ababa, where the road to Ambo passes below the church Menelik II built for a planned capital.
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The map
About this Ādīs ‘Alem map poster
Ādīs ‘Alem lies in the West Shewa zone of Oromia, on the highway running west from Addis Ababa towards Ambo. The town is built on rising ground above the surrounding farmland. On the map the main road forms a strong line through the lower town, and streets and lanes climb towards the hill crowned by the church compound.
The name means new world. Around 1900 Emperor Menelik II began building here with the idea of moving the capital away from Addis Ababa, partly because firewood around the young city was running short. The plan was abandoned, but the church of St Mary built at his command still stands on its hill and today also houses a museum.
An Ādīs ‘Alem map poster captures a town shaped by a capital that never arrived. Instead of grand avenues, the map shows a modest highland settlement: a highway, a market area, residential compounds and the hill with its church. Farmland stretches in every direction, and the road east leads back towards the city that kept its status.
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- 9.0333° N / 38.4000° E
- Elevation
- 2315 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Ādīs ‘Alem, Ethiopia
Ambo highway
The main road west from Addis Ababa runs through the lower town, drawn as a firm, direct line with most commercial streets gathered along it.
Highland fields
Open farmland surrounds the town across the plateau, divided by tracks and small streams, leaving the settlement clearly outlined on the sheet.
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Why Ādīs ‘Alem
A map that means something
Ādīs ‘Alem appeals to anyone interested in Ethiopian history and to families from West Shewa who know its church and market well. A map of the town is a quiet reminder of a place that almost became the capital of the country.
Set your own title and subtitle, for example a family name and a date, and keep the coordinates if you like. Choose Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, as HD files for $9 or as a print shipped from a partner.
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| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Ādīs ‘Alem map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ādīs ‘Alem poster?
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It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
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Can I add our names or a date to the Ādīs ‘Alem poster?
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