Photo: Addis Standard
One among many Ethiopian historical heritages inscribed by UNESCO as world heritages is the Jugol wall, which was built between the 13th and 16th centuries in a bid to serve as a protective barrier for Harar city found 525 km from the capital of Addis Abeba. Harar, being home to 82 mosques, is considered as the forth Islam holy city worldwide.
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Iraq’s ancient Citadel in Erbil has survived decades of neglect and mismanagement, as well as the threat of occupation by ISIS, to become Iraqi-Kurdistan’s most important cultural site.
Source: Why preserving Iraq’s cultural heritage is crucial post-ISIS
From Easter Island to Tikal, plan a trip around these 15 famous ancient ruins around the world—all of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Source: 15 Incredible Ancient Ruins Around the World to Visit
Waterfalls, mountains, volcanoes — Ethiopia’s got it all.
The Church of Saint George was carved downwards from a type of volcanic tuff. This is the sole architectural material that was used in the structure. It has been dated to the late 12th or early 13th century AD, and thought to have been constructed during the reign of King Gebre Mesqel Lalibela, of the late Zagwe dynasty.
Source: “Eighth Wonder Of The World”: The Sacred Orthodox Rock Church Of Saint George In Lalibela, Ethiopia
Sights in Ethiopia’s rich history are a marvel through Aksum.
Lalibela, Ethiopia’s New Jerusalem. Known as the Land of Origin, Ethiopia has a remarkable diversity which is reflected across its 12 provinces and nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Source: Lalibela, Ethiopia’s New Jerusalem. | The Incidental Tourist.
But community-based tourism is helping to keep ancient traditions alive in Ethiopia’s Omo River region.
Source: The modern world edges into one of the cradles of humankind
Ancient and glorious, Ethiopia is the “Land of Thirteen Months of Sunshine.” This magical country reverberates with a certain fervor, one you’d definitely relish…
Source: A Tour Of Ethiopia? Here’s The Best Places To Visit – Africa.com
Not many tourists but that is changing. Fast.
As one of the main draw cards for nature-loving travellers to Ethiopia, the bleeding heart Gelada monkeys are reason enough to travel North to a whopping 4,500m above sea level. The monkeys are one of the few life experiences you have to encounter primates at such proximity in their natural habitat and feel a true…
Source: How to Visit the Gelada Monkeys in Ethiopia | WORLD OF WANDERLUST
From the Sahel to the Sahara and from ancient cities to gleaming beaches, here’s a photo journey across African landscapes and their eight distinct regions.
Source: A visual journey across African landscapes – Landscape News
As of 2019, Ethiopia is home to nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Eight of these sites are cultural, making Simien Mountains the only natural site.
As of 2019, Ethiopia is home to nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Eight of these sites are cultural, making Simien Mountains the only natural site.
Dating back to the 12th and 13th Centuries, the churches are designated a World Heritage site.
For those of you already familiar with the remarkable monoliths which stand in Axum, Ethiopia, you will no doubt be aware of their uncanny resemblance to modern tower block apartment buildings.
Source: The Axum Stelae: Multi-Story Buildings of Antiquity?
Source: Camping with wolves and dancing with AK47s: the hidden treasures of Ethiopia
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