Stelae of Tiya - Ethiopia (UNESCO WHS)

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"Tiya is among the most important of the roughly 160 archaeological sites discovered so far in the Soddo region, south of Addis Ababa. The site contains 36 monuments, including 32 carved stelae covered with symbols, most of which are difficult to decipher. They are the remains of an ancient Ethiopian culture whose age has not yet been precisely determined." In: UNESCO

Harar - Ethiopia (UNESCO WHS)

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"The fortified historic town of Harar is located in the eastern part of the country on a plateau with deep gorges surrounded by deserts and savannah. The walls surrounding this sacred Muslim city were built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Harar Jugol, said to be the fourth holiest city of Islam, numbers 82 mosques, three of which date from the 10th century, and 102 shrines, but the townhouses with their exceptional interior design constitute the most spectacular part of Harar's cultural heritage. The impact of African and Islamic traditions on the development of the town's building types and urban layout make for its particular character and uniqueness." In: UNESCO

Church of St. George (Bete Giyorgis) - Ethiopia (UNESCO WHS)

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"The 11 medieval monolithic cave churches of this 13th-century 'New Jerusalem' are situated in a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia near a traditional village with circular-shaped dwellings. Lalibela is a high place of Ethiopian Christianity, still today a place of pilmigrage and devotion." In: UNESCO

Awash Falls at Awash National Park (UNESCO) - Ethiopia

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"The terrain of Awash National Park is predominantly grassland and acacia woodland. The park is located at a distance of 225 kilometers to the east of Addis Ababa. The national park is spread over an area of 30 kilometers. A visit to Awash National Park from Addis Ababa enables the tourists to observe the unique African wildlife. A variety of birds are also observed." In: Maps of World