Category: Ethiopia

Beyond The Pyramids Of Egypt: 6 African Sites That Are Worthy Of A Mention; Brunno Braga; Travel Noire

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Historic City of Stone-Hewn Churches Re-Opens to Pilgrims Barred by War; Lisa Vives; In Depth News

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After fights, pilgrims return to Ethiopian World Heritage site Lalibela; Africa News

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On Friday, thousands of Ethiopians have flooded into the streets of Lalibela to celebrate Christmas. The town was reclaimed last month by Ethiopian government troops.

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Ethiopia’s Lalibela: Living between hope and fear; Annabelle Steffes-Halmer; Deutsche Welle

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Tigray rebels mercifully left the famous rock churches of Lalibela untouched. Now, residents are rebuilding the city after government troops recaptured it.

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Why preserving Iraq’s cultural heritage is crucial post-ISIS; Hannah McCarthy; Euronews

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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.

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15 Incredible Ancient Ruins Around the World to Visit; Pat Tompkins; Afar

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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.

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The most breathtaking geography in Ethiopia; Eben Diskin; Matador Network

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Waterfalls, mountains, volcanoes — Ethiopia’s got it all.

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“Eighth Wonder Of The World”: The Sacred Orthodox Rock Church Of Saint George In Lalibela, Ethiopia; Design You Trust

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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.

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Aksum: Entry into Ethiopia’s rich heritage; Edgar R Batte; Monitor

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Sights in Ethiopia’s rich history are a marvel through Aksum.

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Lalibela, Ethiopia’s New Jerusalem; Dawn Jorgenson; The Incidental Tourist.

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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.

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The modern world edges into one of the cradles of humankind; Stanley Stewart; National Geographic

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But community-based tourism is helping to keep ancient traditions alive in Ethiopia’s Omo River region.

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A Tour Of Ethiopia? Here’s The Best Places To Visit; Africa.com

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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…

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Ethiopia is one of Africa’s best kept secrets; Clive Jackson; Vancouver Sun

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Not many tourists but that is changing. Fast.

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How to Visit the Gelada Monkeys in Ethiopia; Brooke Saward; World Of Wanderlust

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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…

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A visual journey across African landscapes; Natasha Elkington; Landscape News

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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.

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Travel Through Ethiopia’s UNESCO Sites; Africa.com

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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.

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Travel Through Ethiopia’s UNESCO Sites; While In Africa

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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.

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Exploring the churches carved from rock; BBC

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Dating back to the 12th and 13th Centuries, the churches are designated a World Heritage site.

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Harar, Ethiopia’s holy Muslim city; Maria Gerth-Niculescu; Deutsche Welle

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The Axum Stelae: Multi-Story Buildings of Antiquity?; JP Robinson; Ancient Origins

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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.

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