Visit Tigray Region
The Tigray Region of Ethiopia is an area of great beauty and diversity. Located in the north of the country, it is home to stunning ancient monasteries and churches, as well as breathtaking landscapes. Home to a population of over 6 million people, this region boasts a vast array of cultural traditions that have been passed down for centuries.
Tigray is known for its outstanding archaeological sites like Yeha, which dates back to 500 BC and includes a temple dedicated to the moon god Almaqah, or Gheralta Rock Hewn Churches which feature elaborate frescoes and stone carvings. Another major attraction are the Great Falls on the Tekeze River which are surrounded by lush green vegetation.
Those looking to explore some incredible historical sites should visit Axum - believed by many Ethiopians to be the resting place of the Ark of Covenant - or Adwa where Ethiopians defeated Italian forces during a crucial battle in 1896. This event represents one key moment in Ethiopian history when Ethiopians were able to successfully defend their independence from European colonial powers.
Tigray is known for its outstanding archaeological sites like Yeha, which dates back to 500 BC and includes a temple dedicated to the moon god Almaqah, or Gheralta Rock Hewn Churches which feature elaborate frescoes and stone carvings. Another major attraction are the Great Falls on the Tekeze River which are surrounded by lush green vegetation.
Those looking to explore some incredible historical sites should visit Axum - believed by many Ethiopians to be the resting place of the Ark of Covenant - or Adwa where Ethiopians defeated Italian forces during a crucial battle in 1896. This event represents one key moment in Ethiopian history when Ethiopians were able to successfully defend their independence from European colonial powers.
