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Things to do in Ethiopia
Rock-hewn churches carved downward into solid stone, a calendar and clock system genuinely its own, and a claim to being the birthplace of coffee itself.
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Explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
CultureEleven medieval churches carved entirely downward out of solid volcanic rock in the 12th–13th centuries, still active places of worship today.
Trek the Simien Mountains
AdventureDramatic escarpments and jagged peaks home to endemic gelada baboons and Ethiopian wolves, with multi-day trekking routes through alpine terrain.
Visit the medieval castles of Gondar
CultureA UNESCO-listed complex of 17th-century royal castles, sometimes called 'Africa's Camelot,' reflecting a distinctly Ethiopian architectural fusion.
Drink coffee at its claimed birthplace
FoodEthiopia is widely considered the origin of coffee cultivation, and a traditional coffee ceremony — roasting, grinding, and brewing beans fresh — is a genuine daily social ritual.