Ethiopian history, heritage sites and the facts that surprise visitors.
Ethiopia, the origin of humankind; home of the earliest remains of human ancestors ever, the origin or birthplace of the wild coffee plant, ‘Arabica’, Ethiopia’s gift to the world. Ethiopia is also the source of the Blue Nile, the great river whose power and fertility nurtured the origin of civilization itself. Ethiopia as a country … Read more
Ethiopia, a country located in the Horn of Africa, is a land of vast cultural and natural diversity. From its ancient history to its modern-day political landscape, Ethiopia has a rich and fascinating story to tell. Known for its coffee, panoramic landscapes, and unique wildlife, Ethiopia offers a glimpse into a world that is vastly … Read more
Axum also spelt as Aksum is an ancient city located in the Tigray Region of northern Ethiopia. The city was the original capital of the Kingdom of Aksum and is one of the oldest places in Africa that has continuously been inhabited by humans. Axum was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1980 … Read more
Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa and one of the oldest in the world. What are believed to be the oldest remains of a human ancestor ever found, which have been dated as being some five million years old, were discovered in the Awash Valley in Ethiopia. This beats the discovery of “Lucy”, … Read more