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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?
The UNESCO site at Lalibela in Ethiopia is to be lit up with green lights this St Patrick’s Day, it was announced today.
Source: Ethiopian UNESCO site to go green for St Patrick’s Day
The much-vaunted rock-hewn churches of Lalibela have lately become the surprising source of protests and local tensions.
Source: Lalibela: Ethiopian holy city mired in protests and controversy
Ethiopia is one of the oldest and most remarkable places in Africa. It’s got a long and storied history, incredible food, and some of the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites…
Source: 15 Essential Activities To Do In Ethiopia On A Budget – Africa.com
Ethiopia is a beautiful country that is worth visiting without emptying your entire wallet.
Feeling adventurous? Here are 8 spots that are well off the beaten path…
Source: Which holiday destinations pack the most dramatic punch?
Addis Ababa October 13/2018. The Rock-hewn Church of Lalibela, a world-renowned UNESCO world heritage site, needs an urgent repair, as the damage to the church is becoming serious. The monuments are severely degraded from water damage as the drainage ditches at the church were filled with earth for several centuries, before being cleared in the 20th century. A temporary shelter was built to protect the monuments from the rains, since erosion due mainly to weathering is damaging the stone surfaces of all the churches.
Nature abounds in the stunning Simien Mountains National Park.
Source: Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia: A stunning Unesco world-heritage park
