Ethiopia has a pretty impressive history. Besides being home to the oldest known human remains, introducing the world to coffee, and being said to possess the ark of the covenant, the country has a great variety of majestically ancient wonders of the world.
Let’s take a look at some of the most sublime that should be on every traveler’s bucket list.
Tiya
Tiya is an archaeological site in central Ethiopia that contains a colossal 36 ancient monuments. The site features megalithic stone structures that were erected by an unknown Ethiopian civilization. The stones have a number of carvings and symbols that are difficult to decipher, the precise meanings of which are unknown.
Lalibela Stone Churches
Seeking to construct a ‘New Jerusalem’, the 12th-century Ethiopian king Lalibela had eleven churches hewn out of mountain rocks. You can enter these churches carved into mountains and even descend into the network of hermit tunnels beneath.
Simien Mountains National Park
The Simien Mountains offer one of the most spectacular views in the world. Erosion has caused the mountains to form into jagged peaks extending up towards the sky. You can take guided tours and safaris around the park which is home to rare globally threatened species, such as the Gelada baboon, the Walia Ibex, and the Ethiopian Wolf.
