HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

Ethiopia is old beyond your imagination, as it seemed to have no break with the past. The origin of Ethiopia is the origin of Human Kind as the country has many of the most ancient hominid remains yet discovered, Lucy 3.5 million years’ old and recent findings of Selam.

Having the ancient civilization like that of Kingdome of De’amat with the capital of Yeha, as shown with the ruined temple of Yeha, the Axumite Empire with it’s monolithic stele parks, which are the tallest the human ever erected and sited as one of the world heritage sites and the rule of the Solomonic dynasty which flourish Christianity with Ancient churches and monasteries with it’s own architectural styles preceding with Zagwe dynasty of the Lasta, rich with world heritage of the 11th monolithic churches of Lalibela, which are dedicated to testify the Glory of God. 

Islamic holy city of Harar, next to Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem with it’s number of Mosques and the Imperial Capital of Ethiopia, Gonder with it’s compound of Palaces as well as churches rich with Gonderian style of paintings with continued architectural styles of the Axumite and the Lalibela and it’s own significant architecture followed by the Majestic Blue Nile fall and the Ancient monasteries of Lake Tana with it’s ancient paintings, murals and parchments and the Addis Ababa, the capital of Africa, with it’s historical, cultural and economical significance.

AXUM

According to the kibre- negest (Book of Kings) written in 14th century , it was the capital of the legendary queen of Sheba in the 10th century BC, it does seem certain that a high civilization was established here in Axum. Axum is renowned for its cathedral of St. Mary of Zion, where legend has it, the original Arc of covenant is housed. Axum is also famous for its 7 mysterious monolithic stelae, hewn from single pieces of solid granite. This site is registered by UNNESCO as world heritage.

LALIBELA

A city carved from legend-a medieval settlement in the north. The 11 rock-hewn monolithic churches, believed to have been built by king Lalibella in the late 12th century. These notable structures are carved inside and our-side of the solid rock, and are considered among the wonders of the world. Each building is architecturally unique, and several of them fascinating rock paintings which is registered by UNESCO as a world heritage.

GONDAR

Gondar, which Emperor Fasiledes founded as his capital in 1636, is the site of numerous castle-like palaces, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. The city was Ethiopia’s capitals until the reign of the would-be reforming Emperor Tewodros II, also known as Theodora. The Portuguese influenced Gonderian castles built from 16th century up to 17th century are registered by UNESCO as a world heritage.

BAHIR DAR, LAKE TANA AND THE BLUE NILE FALLS

BAHIR DAR is a pleasant city situated at the eastern shore of LAKE TANA, the largest lake in Ethiopia. The ancient island monasteries on the lake are known for their very old treasures and parchment. They have been the site of pre-Christian shrine. The BLUE NILE FALLS is one of the most spectacular falls in Africa. The thunderous noise and the rainbow formations combined with the luscious vegetation teems and variety of bird lives make it the most impassive falls amongst the whole Nile Rive.

HARAR

Harar which comes in to existence in 1520 is Ethiopia’s Islamic traditional city. It offers colorful contrast, particularly in the eastern part of the country.Infact; there were Ethiopian Muslims during the life time of the Prophet Mohamed. This rich religious history is brought to life in the romantic walled city of Harar, considered by many Muslims to be a holy city of Islam and an important center of the Islamic faith on Africa continent since the 10th or 11th century A.D.with circular wall.