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The first stop of the tripartite joint exploration team in Axum was the famous Enda Mariam Sion Cathedral.
This is one of the most important churches in Axum, which contains many crowns and royal robes of kings of various ancient kingdoms in Ethiopia, as well as Coptic Christian scriptures.
So-called Coptic Christianity, also known as the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, is one of the oldest existing Orthodox sects.
In different periods in ancient times, several Ethiopian kings held coronation ceremonies in this church.
The reason why the three-party exploration team came here to explore is because this is the place where several kings of the Solomon Dynasty were crowned, and the royal family of the Solomon Dynasty claimed to be descendants of King Solomon.
When the convoy arrived at this ancient church, the Ethiopians were ready, and Seaman’s security personnel also thoroughly checked the church.
After confirming that it was safe, Ye Tian and the others got off the car and stood in the square in front of the church.
The relevant people waiting here came over immediately.
After everyone met, they introduced each other and greeted each other politely.
Immediately afterwards, the person in charge of Endacion Church began to introduce the situation here.
“Gentlemen, in order to welcome the arrival of the tripartite joint exploration team, Endacion Church has chosen to close today and will not receive tourists. The number of believers coming to worship has also been reduced by half.
You can carry out exploration operations inside and outside this ancient church, but you are not allowed to destroy it at will. During the exploration operation, our people will always follow you and supervise on site.”
After finishing his words, Ye Tian did not respond immediately.
He was silent for a moment, then nodded and said:
“No problem, we accept these conditions. Please rest assured that during the exploration operation, we will never destroy any bricks, tiles, plants or trees of this ancient church.
You can supervise as we go, but you cannot interfere with our actions at will. If we discover anything, we will notify you as soon as possible and discuss it, and we will never start excavation operations without authorization.”
Joshua and Bishop Kent both nodded and had no objection.
Several Ethiopians looked at each other, and then the deputy mayor of Aksum came forward and said:
“Okay, Mr. Steven, Mr. Joshua, and Bishop Kent, we can enter the church and take a tour first, and then start exploring. I hope you can find something”
As he spoke, the deputy mayor of Axum made a gesture of invitation.
Subsequently, under the leadership of these Ethiopians, Ye Tian and the others walked towards the gate of Endacion Cathedral.
Before entering the church, they first admired the appearance of this famous cathedral.
This is an ancient Byzantine-style church, but it incorporates many Ethiopian-style elements. It is tall and majestic and has African cultural characteristics. It is well worth a visit.
Due to its age, the exterior walls of this church are somewhat mottled, which adds a sense of historical vicissitudes to it.
Ye Tian and the others stopped at the door of the church for a moment, appreciating the appearance of the church, and then walked into the door and visited the interior of the church.
Others from the Brave and Intrepid Exploration Company and the three-party joint exploration team were moving various exploration equipment from the vehicle outside to prepare for the upcoming exploration operation.
Like many famous churches I have visited before, Endacion Cathedral is also filled with religious supplies, such as the crucifixion, altars, candlesticks, etc.
On the walls and ceiling of the church, there are many murals with biblical stories as the theme.
In other parts of the church, including on the walls, there are some sculptures, some paintings and prints, etc.
The difference is that the murals, sculptures, oil paintings and prints here are basically created based on black people, full of African cultural color and very distinctive.
Of course, the clergy and believers here are also black Ethiopians.
After entering the church, everyone listened to the introduction by the person in charge of Endacion Church and visited this ancient church.
Unconsciously, everyone has arrived at a door on the north side of the church.
This is an archway about two meters high, with a guard standing on each side and a cordon at the door.
When we arrived here, the person in charge of Endacion Church introduced:
“Gentlemen, after entering through this arch, after two inspections, you will find the display area of our Enda Xion Church, which contains a large number of valuable antiques and works of art.
These antique cultural relics and works of art are mainly crowns and royal uniforms of kings of ancient Ethiopian kingdoms, as well as a large number of Coptic Christian scriptures, many of which are of great research value.
Next, I will lead you into the display area and provide you with detailed explanations. During this process, I hope that everyone will cooperate and not use flash to take pictures.”
“There is no problem. We know how to protect valuable antiques, artifacts, artworks, and rare ancient books, and we will not use mobile phones to take pictures at will!”
Ye Tian nodded in response, and everyone else nodded as well.
Then everyone walked into the display area.
In the following time, everyone saw many crowns and royal robes of Ethiopian kings from various ancient periods, as well as other antique cultural relics and works of art.
Of course, there are also some Coptic Christian scriptures.
It also includes some Jewish scriptures and some Jewish classics, such as the Syrian Talmud from the medieval period.
Ye Tian was more interested in the crowns and royal robes of the Ethiopian kings, as well as antique cultural relics and works of art. He studied them carefully and learned something.
The numerous antique cultural relics and works of art in stock that were not displayed in Enda Xion Church did not escape his eyes, and he saw them clearly!
Not only that, he also discovered some other very secret things, but he couldn’t tell others.
Bishop Kent and Joshua, as well as several archaeologists and historians, were more interested in Coptic Christian scriptures, as well as Jewish scriptures and classics, and studied them carefully.
It is a pity that the visit time is too short, so everyone can only visit it briefly.
About half an hour later, everyone walked out of the display area and returned to the church hall again.
At this time, many exploration members of the tripartite joint exploration team have entered here and brought in a large amount of exploration equipment.
When Ye Tian and the others came out, many exploration team members were checking various equipment and preparing to launch exploration operations.
Many clergy, some believers, and some security personnel in the Endacion Church looked at everyone curiously and at the exploration equipment.
After returning to the hall, Ye Tian glanced at the scene, and then said to the senior Tigray officials and Orthodox clergy around him:
“Gentlemen and priests, I have now finished visiting Endacion Cathedral. This ancient church and everything in the church have given me a great shock and opened my eyes.
Next, I will lead my company employees and some of the Israeli exploration team members to carry out exploration operations in this ancient church to see if I can find anything or get any surprises!
If we discover something, we will notify all parties immediately. If the discovery is amazing enough, then we will broadcast it live to the whole world and make this important discovery public in front of everyone! ”
Hearing this, the Ethiopians present had a look of fear in their eyes.
They looked at each other but didn’t raise any objections.
After a moment, the deputy mayor of Axum said:
“Okay, Mr. Steven, you can start exploration in Endacion Church, but you must protect this ancient church and not destroy it at will. Our people will always supervise”
“No problem, Mr. Mayor”
Ye Tian nodded in response.
Then, he walked towards his company employees and the Israeli exploration team members who were preparing to participate in this exploration operation.
Since most of the employees of Intrepid Exploration Company are on Lake Tana, cleaning and salvaging the World War II shipwreck treasures, not many people came to Aksum.
In this case, we can only involve the Israeli exploration team and explore together.
As he came closer, Ye Tian glanced at these guys, then smiled and said loudly:
“Guys, next we are going to start our first exploration operation in Axum, explore the famous Endacion Cathedral, and see if we can find something in this church, maybe just Can get surprises
This church has a very long history and an important status. It is one of the most important churches in Ethiopia and Aksum. During the exploration, everyone must be careful and not damage anything here! ”
“Understood, Steven, we know what to do and we will never destroy a brick here!”
Everyone responded in unison, everyone was full of confidence and expectations.
Ye Tian nodded, and then continued:
“As before, everyone is divided into several exploration groups, each consisting of two people, carrying a pulse metal detector to scan every inch of the floor and walls of this church!
In this church, if you scan any metal objects buried deep underground or hidden in the walls, you must notify me immediately and you must not act without authorization.
I will check the scanned metal signals to see what those hidden metal objects are? Whether there is value in cleaning up, decide the next step.
During the exploration process, everyone should look after each other and try not to lose sight of neighboring groups and security personnel. I will arrange security personnel to protect everyone and ensure everyone’s safety.”
“Okay, Steven”
Many exploration team members responded in unison.
Next, Ye Tian gave some other instructions before issuing an action order.
“Guys, that’s all I have to say. Let’s start taking action. I hope we can gain something, create miracles again and give the world a surprise!”
With his order, many exploration team members participating in this operation immediately took action.
Everyone worked in pairs and quickly divided into several exploration groups, each holding a pulse metal detector and started taking action.
Among these guys, the most excited are the new Israeli exploration team members.
While these exploration team members were taking action, some of Ye Tian’s security team members also entered the church and quickly dispersed to follow the various exploration teams.
Looking at their orderly movements and the high-tech exploration equipment, the eyes of all Ethiopians present were filled with envy and even jealousy.
Of course, there are also deep fears and worries.
The Ethiopians also took action. They sent some clergy to follow each exploration team to supervise the exploration operation from the nearest distance.
After all the exploration groups dispersed, Ye Tian turned to look at the deputy mayor of Axum and others, and said with a smile:
“Gentlemen, the Endacion Church is not small. There is a garden outside, as well as ancillary buildings and underground buildings. This exploration will definitely take a lot of time, even a whole day.
It is impossible for everyone to stand here waiting for the results for such a long time. That would be very tiring and the process would be boring. You can find a place to rest, or sit on a chair next to you and chat.
Next, I will also lead people to explore and walk around this church to see what they can find, so I won’t accompany you. Please help yourself. I will inform you of the results. ! ”
“Okay, Mr. Steven, you can start an exploration operation without considering us. Seeing your highly professional actions, I believe you will definitely find something, and maybe you can create miracles again!”
The deputy mayor of Aksum continued, and the other Ethiopians also nodded.
Then, Ye Tian walked toward the door of the church with a Columbia University archaeologist, a text expert, and two men holding a pulse metal detector.
He was going to start exploring from the door of the church and extend inward little by little.
An Orthodox monk in his thirties and an Aksum government official also followed, preparing to accompany him for supervision.
As for Joshua, Bishop Kent, and others, they walked to the prayer area next to them, preparing to sit down and rest there while waiting for the results of the exploration.
When he came to the inside of the church door, Ye Tian first checked the situation here, then pointed to the wall on the right side of the door and said to several of his men:
“Guys, let’s start from here. First scan the wall and then the floor to see if we can find anything. Let me admire this statue of the Black Angel. This statue looks interesting!”
“Okay, Steven”
The two company employees holding pulse metal detectors nodded in response.
Then they walked towards the wall and started scanning it with a pulse metal detector.
Ye Tianze came to a niche on the wall and began to admire the angel statue displayed in the niche.
As he said, this is an angel statue based on a black man, which is very characteristic of African culture.
On the base of this statue, there are some strange words engraved on it.
These words are neither Amharic, Arabic, Hebrew, nor English. They look like Semitic languages that have the same origin as ancient Hebrew.
Ye Tian briefly admired the statue, and then looked at the strange words on the base.
The writing expert who came with him began to explain after carefully identifying it.
“Stephen, this should be the older Tigriya language, an ancient language once used by the Tigrayan people. Tigriya language evolved into the current Tigrayan language after continuous development.
Tigriya, like Guz, is the northern branch of the Ethiopian Semitic language. They are different from the Semitic languages in the Arab region of the Middle East and have developed some unique characteristics! ”
Hearing this explanation, Ye Tian nodded and then asked:
“What do these Tigrian words mean? Is it the year when this Black Angel statue was created, and some other related information”
“Yes, from these words we can know that this Black Angel statue was created around the late seventeenth century and is an antique cultural relic with a certain history!”
The paleographer explained.
Then, Ye Tian looked at the Black Angel statue again.
Confirming that there were no hidden secrets here, he shifted his gaze and looked at a mural on the wall next to him!
The content on that mural is from a famous story in the Bible, but the characters are black, which gives people a very fresh feeling.
Unfortunately, this mural was created not long ago, and there is no secret hidden behind it.
At the same time, the two company employees who scanned the wall found nothing.
After scanning the wall designated by Ye Tian, they began to scan the floor again, but the pulse metal detector never sounded.
Ten minutes passed while I was talking.
Ye Tian came to a new mural and stopped to admire it.
At this moment, an excited voice suddenly came from the intercom.
“Steven, you’d better come to the confessional and take a look. We found something, something strange, and there may be some secret behind it!”
Hearing this, Ye Tian immediately turned his head and looked towards the confession room.
The same goes for other exploration team members. They all turned their heads and looked over there, and everyone became more excited.
Many Ethiopians who were in the church, especially the Orthodox monks in Endacion Church, were very surprised.
“Is there really any major unknown secret or even treasure hidden in the church? Why haven’t we discovered it yet?”
While these Ethiopians were confused, Ye Tian had already walked towards the confession room.