About Ethiopia

About Ethiopia
 
Historical Facts
Ethiopia is a land of mystery, ancient rites, and a depository of ecclesiastical & secular treasures .a Pre-history begins with the ancient Hominoids of Austropithecus, the fossil of Lucy excavated by Pr.Donald Johnson from USA Cleveland University peculiarly in Afar the fossil dated that 3.25 Million years old, Ethiopia is a cradle of mankind.
In 2nd cB.C Axum believed to be founded by the sabean Immigrants they settled in the North part of Ethiopia. The Capital City of the country. The significant attraction here is the stele Park made of Marble, with façade of storey, monkey head the ancient arthicture, recorded by UNESCO as a World heritage.
Ethiopia is an undiscovered gem for the willing traveler, it has the cultural diversity, archaeological pedigree and natural beauty to match anywhere in the world. Our range of Ethiopia tours and holidays take in the rugged peaks of the Simien Mountains, Lalibela’s extraordinary rock-hewn churches, ancient castles at Gondar and the bustling capital of Addis Ababa. This is a country of unique depth and grandeur.


Occupying a plateau, some 2,500 meter above sea level, Ethiopia’s vast landscapes stretch out before you, across stunning vistas that shelter ancient frescoes and wild baboons. It is even rumored to be the legendary home of the Queen of Sheba and the lost Ark of the Covenant. It was once a vast empire stretching into what is now Somalia, Eritrea and Djibouti, ruled by emperors claiming direct descent from King Solomon. And don’t forget the otherworldly beauty of the Danakil Depression which, created at the point where three tectonic plates collide, is Africa’s lowest point and one of the world’s hottest environments, making it a treasure trove for scientific research.
Around 4th C Christianity introduced in Ethiopia during the reign of King Ezana from Egypt by the 1ST Bishop Abune Selama.
Mean while the solomonic dynasty became decline the Central power transferred to Zagwe Dynasty from 1150-1270 ruled the country.
Around 1000 it was the period of Dark age. the period of Yodit Gudit she had destroyed so many churches, soon the Zagwe dynasty was founded by Mera Tekle Haimanot there are Around 9 Kings the prominent one was King Lalibela he built 11 Rock hewn Churches from one rock it is really Mysteries’ ,Churches recorded by UNESCO as the 8 Wonderer of the world.
Harar founded in the 12th century, it was a shrine place for Muslim people some books says that it is the fourth most holy city after Islamic Mecca, there are around 99 mosques. the significant Attraction here is the wall of Harar built by Amir Nur in 1560 it is wonderful, Harar People famous for their hospitality Chat and Coffee Culture. In 2006 Harar recorded by UNESCO as a world heritage.
Until the 16th c the Solomonic Empire of Ethiopia there was no fixed capital else living in tents. In 1635 Gondar founded by Emperor Fassiledes after the closed-door policy he recognized that the permanent Capital of the Country for the period of 250 years ago. the compound of Fassil has many picturesque ruins in the royal enclosure includes Fasiledes Castle, Iyasus Palace, Dawits Hall,Mentewabs Castle qusquam church complex built by Empress Mentewab,Debre Berhan Sillasie Church famous for its murals. Gondar recorded by UNESCO as a world heritage.
The Next Historical tourist site is BahirDar ,the city surrounded by lake Tana was formed during Cenozoic era by doomed lava flowed, Lake Tana the largest highland lake in Ethiopia 3673sqkm,there are 37 scattered islands 20 of them have ancient churches &Mysteries monasteries built in 13th c ,famous for their murals especially of Ura Kidane meheret,kibran Gebriel,Debre Mariam,Dega Stefanos,Tana Kirkos it was considered that the ark of the covenant was seated here before moved to Axum.
Blue Nile is the longest river in the world .
Blue Nile fall is found in 30 k.m locally Called “Tis Isat” i.e the smoke of the fire.
Blue Nile in the Ethiopian Highlands from the source to the Confluence the depth compared as the Grand Canyon of Colorado, it is the Mystery of Nile.
Addis Ababa became the Capital City of Ethiopia In 1887 by Emperor Menelik and his Wife Empress Tsayitu over the top of Mountain Entoto locally Called Addis Ababa New Flower, Mt Entoto 2500 masl with its pungent aroma &exuberant flora very interesting for the panorama view of the city. Entoto st. Marry Church ,museum of entoto are very wonder ful sites here. Addis Ababba is not only the the metropolis of Ethiopia but also the capital of O.A.U.
  “Ethiopia is A Home of Endemism.”
Ethiopia is one of the most unique landscapes on Earth, with lush forests, snow-capped peaks and arid deserts. As a country with such varied habitats, Ethiopia is home to many species that cannot be found anywhere else on Earth, whose endangered status highlights the need for environmental stewardship and a radical re-imagining of how we co-exist with our environment. We tracked down ten of these animals to show just what’s at stake.
Iconic mountains and an impressive array of wildlife.
With UNESCO World Heritage Sites dotted around the signature high central plateau and mountainous geography of Ethiopia, this country is an excellent destination for wildlife enthusiasts, adventure travelers, and tourists alike. The area contains 20 peaks that rise above 4,000 meters, including Ras Dashen in Simien Mountains National Park, which, at over 4,500 meters, is the country’s highest peak and the third highest mountain in Africa.

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