All About World Heritage Sites
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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…
Source: How to Visit the Gelada Monkeys in Ethiopia | WORLD OF WANDERLUST
Ethiopia has been elected as a member of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for a four year term. This took place during the 22nd General Assembly of the World Heritage Convention in Paris, France.
From penguin colonies in the south to the world’s largest desert in the north, here are just a few of Africa’s highlights.
Source: 20 must-see spots in Africa in 2020 | Skyscanner’s Travel Blog
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
Start in Addis Ababa—one of the highest capital cities in the world with an elevation of almost 10,000 feet—for visits to the National Archaeological…
Wildfires and an encroaching population are threatening grasslands that host some of the world’s rarest species…
Source: Last wolves in Africa: the fragile wildlife of Ethiopia’s ravaged parks | Tom Gardner
French Minister of Culture, Franck Riester, on Wednesday officially launched renovation works on the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Ethiopia.The project is being undertaken with funding and technical support from the French government. A team of experts from France will head to the site next week to assess…
Source: France renovates Ethiopia World Heritage sites – Journal du Cameroun
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Source: A 10-Day Small-Group Discovery Tour: Ethiopia, Africa’s best-kept Secret
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.
Africa is a diverse continent rich in cultural artifacts and history. This continent has a lot of secrets for those who are patient and willing to explore.
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
