Ethiopia is one of the most beautiful and ancient countries in the world, with more than 3000 years of history to explore. There are centuries old monuments, buildings, churches and mosques unique to this area.
Ethiopia is also known as the cradle of humankind because the world’s earliest known hominid, known as ‘Lucy’ (or ‘Dinknesh’ meaning ‘thou art wonderful’) was discovered in 1974. This important archaeological find, combined with many other prehistoric discoveries, including Stone Age tools up to 1.7 million years old and vibrant cave paintings, bear testimony to Ethiopia’s remarkable antiquity.
Ethiopia’s history is woven with fascinating facts and legends such as the visit of Ethiopia’s Queen of Sheba to Israel to meet King Solomon; the journey of The Ark of the Covenant which is now resting in Axum and the Axumite Kingdom and much more are of great interest.
Ethiopia has diversified ethnic groups that have unique culture, language and custom. Ethiopia is endowed with contrasting natural environments that range from the peak of the Semien Mountains to the world deepest spot, the Dallol Depression. This natural phenomenon enables Ethiopia to be enriched with several endemic flora and faunas. Today significant numbers of tourists travel to Ethiopia to visit historical, cultural and natural places.