Chele Anka Waterfall

Mek'ele

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December 15th 2010
I visited Mek'ele today. I saw spectacular rock-hewn churches today. They are very beautiful. My favorite church was Abuna Yemata Guh. After seeing those wonderful sites I went to lunch. First, I went on a hike to the Yohannis IV Museum. Then I visited the Chele Anka Waterfall, which is 8 kilometers out of Mek'ele and opposite the Yohannis IV Museum. Now, ba ... read more

Africa » Ethiopia » Tigray Region » Mek'ele

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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