Things To Expect From A Historical Ethiopia Tour

By Michael Kelly


Africa is a continent that is known to be home to diverse cultures and traditions. The north is Muslim dominated while the south has a significant Christian population. For many centuries, this diversity has seen many historic sites and rites preserved. One unique part of the continent is East Africa. You will be amazed at the many things you can learn from a simple historical Ethiopia tour.

While many nations keep changing with advancement in civilization, Ethiopia has stayed strong and still holds a part of the past that has made it great today. Its history can be traced right to the writing of the bible. Many historians christen the country the cradle of mankind. Its landscape is dotted with human fossils that predate millions of years.

Once you land in the country, you will not run short of places to tour. All its lands, from the north to the south bordering Kenya, are full of historical significance. Most of its renowned sites have lots of information about the culture of its people, religion and the general history of mankind.

The first place you might want to tour is Addis Ababa. This is the capital city of the country. If you are jetting in, it is certainly the first place you will land in. The city can offer lots of insight on the history of the nation. It has got a national museum that details the history of civilization in the country, human evolution and its leadership.

The burial site of Emperor Haile Selassie lies within the Trinity Cathedral. Much of Ethiopian and Rastafarian culture can be tied to the emperor. He largely became famous for his contribution to Ethiopian independence by leading a resistance against Italian conquest during the struggle by European nations to partition Africa. There are many city streets that bear his name in Africa.

One popular destination for tourists is Bahar Dar. Its fame is due to the numerous wonders located within it. Lake Tana, whose waters primarily feed the Blue Nile, is located here. It is also home to a host of ancient monasteries. If religious history is your thing, you should certainly include the destination in your travel plan.

Another location of significance is Gondar. Once you get to the area, you may pay a visit to the ancient ruins of Kuskuam. The buildings, now in ruins, were built for the Ethiopian Empress Mentewab in the 1700s. The Royal Enclosure within the area was designated a world heritage site by UNESCO. It contains a total of five castles built by Ethiopian kings in succession during the 1700s.

The highlight of your trip should be Axum. As the ancient capital of the Axumite Empire, it holds great historical importance. These days, it stays protected thanks to UNESCO regulations. The 2000 year old Stelae fields can also be found close by.

To cap your tour, visit the area of Lalibela. The location is renowned for the monastery of Mount Asheton. It is a rock hewn building constructed in the thirteenth century. Once done, you may fly back to Addis Ababa.




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