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Published: October 16th 2009
Few nations, if any, can boast the historic splendour of Ethiopia, evidence of whose extraordinary past is everywhere, from its rock-hewn churches, still places of living worship, to its ancient historical traditions and magnificent cultures. Ethiopia, is a nation of surprises, full of diversity and contrast, from the ancient to the modern.
Legend has it that Emperor Menelik I, the son of the Queen of Sheba and king Solomon, brought the Ark of the Covenant from Jerusalem to Axum, where he settled and established one of the world’s longest known, uninterrupted monarchical dynasties.
This is only one example of Ethiopia’s magnificent history, which encompasses legend and tradition, mystery and fact, from a powerful and religious ancient civilization. The well -trodden path through Ethiopia’s famous and fascinating historic places takes you through a scenically magnificent world of fairy -tale names, such as Lalibela, Gondar, Deber Damo and Bahar Dar.
I was fortunate enough to visit the so called historical circuit which is found in the north part of Ethiopia, and to describe what I felt with mere words will not do justice for this extraordinary and beautiful country.
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I would have loved more info
From what you’ve written, it sounds that you’ve had a brilliant time and I have a feeling that you love the country. However, I wondered, how you trip to Axum was arranged, and specifically to the semain mountains...and is it worth doing the hard long walks just to see the view.... I’m planning to travel to Ethiopia in a month and a half, and keeping myself occupied is a must. I question how the locals react to someone who is a female and travelling alone. Any advise????