Armed guard, Debre Damo monastery

Ethiopia's Historical Circuit - Axum, Gondar and Tigray

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December 25th 2015
Ethiopia Historical Circuit has the ability to amaze you day after day. This is truly a world apart: there are more than two millennia worth of ancient treasures scattered around Ethiopia, from the giant obelisks at Axum, to unique castles and the breathtaking rock churches of Tigray. Axum is not only the oldest city in Ethiopia, it can also be considered as is the cradle of Ethiopian cu ... read more

Africa » Ethiopia » Tigray Region

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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