The architecture of the so-called “paleoetiopic” period (last centuries before Christ-VII century AD) is characterized by massive constructions whose function has not yet been clarified (religious, civil or funeral), springs on a high podium (approx. 5 m) of limestone blocks with access steps. According to a2zgov, nothing remains of the elevated walls, built with the… Read More »
According to areacodesexplorer, the most ancient testimonies of Ethiopian literature are constituted by historical inscriptions of the kings of Axum (especially of the king Ezānā, first half of the 4th century AD). The ancient Ethiopian language (geʽez) is used only in the most recent inscriptions (from the mid-4th century AD onwards) while the most remote… Read More »
CULTURE: GENERAL INFORMATION Ethiopia (excluding the brief parenthesis in which it became an Italian colony), unlike other African countries, has managed over the centuries to remain independent; for this reason it still retains many of its peculiarities. The cultural elements that characterize it are for example the type of religion (Coptic Christian), the language and… Read More »
A coordination committee of the leaders of the military revolt (DERG) replaced the old imperial power by founding a republic with socialist connotations and appointing general M. Andom as president. But the settlement of the new political summit would only take place in February 1977 with the dismissal of Taferi Banti (who had eliminated Andom… Read More »
GENERAL Official name of the state Islamic Federal Republic of Comoros. Capital Moroni. Geography According to a2zgov, the Comoros archipelago is located in the Indian Ocean, northwest of Madagascar. It consists of four main islands of volcanic origin surrounded by coral reefs: Njazidja (Grande Comore), Nzwani (Anjouan) and Mwali (Moheli). Mahore (Mayotte), which is under… Read More »
Many ethnic groups live in Ethiopia such as the Amharen, the Tigray, the Oromo, the Somali, the Afar or the inhabitants of southwest Ethiopia, the Nilots. 70 out of 100 people belong to the first three ethnic groups. Many ethnic groups again consist of subgroups. They are connected by a common language. These population groups… Read More »
The oldest people People lived very early on in what is now Ethiopia. The Australopithecus afarensis was found here, which is named after Afar where it was found. He could already walk upright. On the other hand, “Lucy”, the skeleton of a 25 year old woman, was discovered here. You can get more information about… Read More »
Animals from North and East Africa The fauna of Ethiopia is very diverse. Animals that have a home in North Africa, but also animals from East Africa live here. However, many animal populations have now declined. Most herds of animals have become smaller and some herd animals such as giraffes or elephants are almost completely… Read More »
Egypt has some exciting vacation destinations that will invite you on an unforgettable trip. The land of the pharaohs welcomes between 300,000 and 800,000 visitors from all over the world every month, depending on the season. According to statista, 826,000 visitors were registered in Egyptian accommodations in October 2017. No wonder! Because there is hardly… Read More »
By plane to Mombasa Mombasa has reasonably good air connections from Europe. When traveling from Finland, you have to make one or two stopovers. Flights cost between 800 and 1100 euros. From Moi International Airport, according to Abbreviation Finder, the journey to the coastal hotel areas takes about 40 minutes. The easiest way to fold… Read More »