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"130 yr old" Hamer woman  
   

"130 yr old" Hamer woman

Counting stars in the Cradle of Humanity

November 22nd 2008
In 1974 in Awash Valley, a 40%!c(MISSING)omplete skeleton was found of the oldest known human, believed to date back 3.2 million years. She is now widely-known as the infamous "Lucy," and holds the Amharic name "Dinkenesh" as well. Archaeologists believe humans have inhabited the Awash Valley since the beginning of the species; the area is also famous for being the place where many hominid (pre-h ... read more
Africa » Ethiopia » Southern Nations Region » Turmi

Ethiopian Flag Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (wh... ... read more
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