Private tour in Addis Ababa Tewodros D
up to 6 people
8 hours
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Tewodros D.
My name is Tewodros but I go by Teddy. I was born and grew up in Addis Ababa. I am a tourism...
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The south most extant rock hewn church in Ethiopia, Adadi Mariam lies along the road to Butajira and it is the only rock hewn church to exist as far south as this region. The church is not as monolithic as the rock-hewn churches in Lalibela but it has a lot of similarities with some of the rock churches in Lalibela and further north in Tigray. Tiya is best known for its archeological site, which is distinguished by 36 standing stones or stelae, "32 of which are engraved with enigmatic symbols, notably swords, " marks a large, prehistoric burial complex. Tiya is one of Ethiopia's UNESCO World heritage site registered on 15 September, 1980. The Melka Kunture prehistoric site, where many stone tools and fossils, dating back 1. 8 million years, have been found. Examples are displayed in four tukuls (huts), including tools used by the Homo erectus who once inhabited the area, and there's also an open excavation site down a sometimes muddy path.
At 8 a. m. , I will pick you up from your hotel and we will travel to Adadi Marim, which is 62 kilometers south of Addis Abeba, to visit the ancient rock-carved church of Adadi Mariam, which was founded in the 13th century by King Lalibela. Then we'll go to the Stelae of Tiya to see the 36 stone grave markers that are decorated with carvings and were erected between the 12th and 14th centuries AD in honor of a local hero. It is one of Ethiopia's sites that has been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Following that, you will have lunch at a local restaurant where you will be able to enjoy Ethiopian cuisine, and then we will go for Melka Kunture, prehistoric site, where many stone tools and fossils, dating back 1. 8 million years, have been found. Finally, we will return to Addis Abeba, where, if time and circumstances allow, you will see the Lion of Judah monument & other historical landmarks.
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Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View Pricing Details
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