Know More About Ethiopia

3 Million Years History .

Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is a rugged, landlocked country split by the Great Rift Valley. With archaeological finds dating back more than 3 million years, it’s a place of ancient culture. Ethiopia is the cradle of humanity, the home of unique tribes, ancient civilizations, wildlife, mountains and scenic landscapes. Ethiopia is old beyond imaginings and arguably one of the world’s most interesting destinations that very few people ever visit. The earliest evidence of Ethiopian history was in around 1000BC when the Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon. Much of the fascination of Ethiopia lies in the myriad historical sites, the obelisks and stele of Axum, the churches and Coptic monasteries in the Tigria area, the ancient monasteries in Lake Tana, the monolithic churches of Lalibela, the royal enclosure in Gondar, the walls of Harar, and so forth… Ethiopia has a proud and long history extending all the way to the known beginnings of human kind.

Travel Tips

Ethiopian Economy

About 85 per cent of the population earns living from the land, mainly as subsistence farmers

Agriculture is the backbone of the national economy.

Ethiopian Language

Ethiopia is a multi-ethnic state with a great variety of languages spoken in the country, of which there are 83 with 200 dialects.

Amharic working language of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Attractions

Providing Hospitality the Correct Way

Lalibela

Rock-Hewn churches, Lalibela (1978)

The ‘New Jerusalem’ boasts of 11 monolithic Rock churches built in the 12th century. The site is considered a place of pilgrimage and devotion for the Christian community in Ethiopia and was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Fasil Ledas

Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar region (1979)

A former palace compound includes eight component sites, including a palace, monastery, church, and thermal area. This site was established as the capital of Ethiopia by King Fasil in the 17th century and was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Omo

The lower valley of the Omo (1980)

A prehistoric site famous for its fossil remains, including the Homo gracilis. This site was fundamental in studying human history and evolution and holds the Fejej and Konso paleontological research sites.

Chilada Baboons

Simien national park (1978)

A national park that serves as a refuge for many endangered species, including the Walia ibex and Ethiopian wolf. The park was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978 and was included in the list of World Heritage Sites in Danger in 1996.

Awash

The lower valley of the Awash (1980)

A palaeontological site that holds the largest and most important collection of remains in Africa, dating back over 4 million years. It is an excellent example of human evolution and was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Aksum Tigray

Aksum (1980)

A former city in Ethiopia that served as the heart of ancient Ethiopia. It boasts several ruins including royal tombs, ancient castle ruins, and monolithic obelisks. UNESCO recognized this city as a World Heritage Site for its cultural significance.

Tiya

Tiya (1980)

A site in the Soddo region of Addis Ababa comprises 36 monuments with 32 carved stelae marked with symbols. It is considered the most important of the over 160 archaeological sites in the region and is an essential example of Ethiopian culture, of which much remains undiscovered.