Abstract:
The research provides information about the material of the parchment, preparation of the
manuscripts, the materials and preparation of inks, the tools of pens, the techniques and the
material for the binding of the manuscripts, pricking of the manuscripts and the material that
used for pricking, the decoration of manuscripts, columns. Yet, these manuscripts are exposed to
different challenges; to reduce the above cited and other related problem these research show
the method of proper management of parchment manuscripts. To conduct this research the
researcher selected the following religious sites: Cholemit Maryam monasteries, Yerez Michael
churches, Enekerker Giyorgis church and Bichena Giyorgis Debires. To select these
monasteries, churches and Debires the researcher used purposive sampling method. The main
data collection methods were field observation, structural interview and referring different
material related to the research topic and the researcher analysis the collected data through
qualitatively by using descriptive method. In general this research shows the condition of the
parchment manuscripts in the area and how to conserve and transfer for the next generation and
the role of stakeholder to preserve these priceless art works.
