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    Documentation and Conservation Status of Bete Mulu Castle in Welkait, Western Tigray
    (Addis Ababa University, 2016-10) Hailu, Feyissa; Hagos, Tekle(Ass.Prof.)
    This thesis presents the documentation and conservation status of Bete Mulu in Western Tigray. This building is currently facing threats coming from various problems; natural and anthropogenic problems. Therefore, this research intended to investigate historical context, architectural design, significance and current status of Bete Mulu castle. While studying about historic buildings various approaches could be employed. Qualitative study, as one of the approaches in social sciences, was used. Major limitations of the existing building services systems were evaluated through analysis of building’s architectural, safety aspects and technical facilities. In addition, documenting the original building’s features by observing and measuring all about the appearance of the building was carried out. The conservation and management aspect of the study area was also carried. Finally, its historical context and values, its current condition, architectural aspect is presented after analysis and correlated with other design of building in the country. Similarly, the possible required conservation activities have been studied and possible recommendation is forwarded