Addis Abeba Day Tour: Explore Melka Kunture and Adadi Mariam's Prehistoric Sites
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Addis Ababa
Embark on a captivating day tour in Addis Abeba and discover the ancient wonders of Melka Kunture and Adadi Mariam. Uncover Ethiopia's rich prehistoric heritage and marvel at the rock-hewn church, reminiscent of Lalibela.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Melka Kunture - Situated at 60km south-west of Addis Ababa Melka-Kunture is a famous archaeological site where fossils of pre-history age as well as stone tools dating 1.5 million years have been discovered. Few km drives this point can be reached Adadi Mariam Cave Church believed to date back to the 13th century and gives a good indication of the Lalibela rock-hewnchurches of the 12th century. Classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, where we can see the northernmost example of a peculiar type of engraved, standing stelae which stretch across parts of southern Ethiopia. These stelae are believed to have been erected between the 12th and 14th centuries and are almost certainly grave markers
- Adadi Maryam - Classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, where we can see the northernmost example of a peculiar type of engraved, standing stelae which stretch across parts of southern Ethiopia. These stelae are believed to have been erected between the 12th and 14th centuries and are almost certainly grave markers
What's Included
- Bottle of water
- Private transportation
- All fees and taxes included
- Expert guide
What's Not Included
- Brunch
- Dinner
Additional Information
One of the most important pre-historic sites in Ethiopia, Melka Kunture was occupied intermittently for 1.8 million years from the Early Stone Age into the New Stone Age.
Built during the 12th or 13th Century, Adadi Mariam is the southernmost of Ethiopia’s rock-hewn churches still in existence. Local tradition associates it with King Lalibela’s visit to the area in 1106, and there are certainly similarities between it and the famous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
Location
Hotel Tirago
Mickey Leland Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Voyage42213148391
Jan 4, 2024
So Nice trip with Solomon - Good one full day experience out of Addis Ababa. Driving by the owner of the company was excellent. The guide, Alexo, was speaking in clear English and always answered all my questions very well. Worth going, if in a group less expensive but as a solo little too expensive. We highly recommend Ethio Target Tours.
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