One of the oldest countries of Africa, Ethiopia has a lot of history to boast and teach about. The thousands of years since the first Ethiopian civilization made its mark until this day – many tribes and cultural groups have been united under the Ethiopian Flag.
But this also means that this country has seen change – many times over. With those changes, culture, religion, belief was enriched or thinned out at times.
The story of this people might not appear inconsequential at first glance, but once one digs deeper, there is no end to the wondrous things to discover.
An example are the tools that were discovered and found to be over two million(!) years old. The oldest evidence for the use of stone tools in hunting or any aspect of life that has ever been found anywhere in the world dates back 3.2 million years.
Ethiopia – how history lives in the future
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Written by
Reece Gibson
Meet Reece, a passionate writer and a true advocate for Ethiopian culture. With roots tracing back to Ethiopia, Reece's unique perspective offers readers a deep understanding of the country's rich heritage.
He's committed to sharing the untold stories, traditions, and hidden gems of Ethiopia. When not writing, Reece enjoys indulging in traditional Ethiopian cuisine and playing the krar, a traditional Ethiopian stringed instrument.
He's committed to sharing the untold stories, traditions, and hidden gems of Ethiopia. When not writing, Reece enjoys indulging in traditional Ethiopian cuisine and playing the krar, a traditional Ethiopian stringed instrument.
March 31, 2023 / Reading time: 1 minute
Edited by
Chloe Patel
Chloe, an avid traveler and Ethiopia enthusiast, spent several years working and living in the heart of this fascinating country. Her firsthand experiences and cultural immersion have given her a profound insight into Ethiopia's diverse landscapes and vibrant communities.
Chloe's passion for photography allows her to capture the essence of Ethiopia's beauty, ensuring her travel tales come alive through her lens.
Chloe's passion for photography allows her to capture the essence of Ethiopia's beauty, ensuring her travel tales come alive through her lens.
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Written by
Edited by
Reece Gibson
Meet Reece, a passionate writer and a true advocate for Ethiopian culture. With roots tracing back to Ethiopia, Reece's unique perspective offers readers a deep understanding of the country's rich heritage.
He's committed to sharing the untold stories, traditions, and hidden gems of Ethiopia. When not writing, Reece enjoys indulging in traditional Ethiopian cuisine and playing the krar, a traditional Ethiopian stringed instrument.
He's committed to sharing the untold stories, traditions, and hidden gems of Ethiopia. When not writing, Reece enjoys indulging in traditional Ethiopian cuisine and playing the krar, a traditional Ethiopian stringed instrument.
Edited by
Chloe Patel
Chloe, an avid traveler and Ethiopia enthusiast, spent several years working and living in the heart of this fascinating country. Her firsthand experiences and cultural immersion have given her a profound insight into Ethiopia's diverse landscapes and vibrant communities.
Chloe's passion for photography allows her to capture the essence of Ethiopia's beauty, ensuring her travel tales come alive through her lens.
Chloe's passion for photography allows her to capture the essence of Ethiopia's beauty, ensuring her travel tales come alive through her lens.
March 31, 2023 / Reading time: 1 minute
We adhere to editorial integrity are independent and thus not for sale. The article may contain references to products of our partners. Here's an explanation of how we make money.
Meet Reece, a passionate writer and a true advocate for Ethiopian culture. With roots tracing back to Ethiopia, Reece's unique perspective offers readers a deep understanding of the country's rich heritage.
He's committed to sharing the untold stories, traditions, and hidden gems of Ethiopia. When not writing, Reece enjoys indulging in traditional Ethiopian cuisine and playing the krar, a traditional Ethiopian stringed instrument.
He's committed to sharing the untold stories, traditions, and hidden gems of Ethiopia. When not writing, Reece enjoys indulging in traditional Ethiopian cuisine and playing the krar, a traditional Ethiopian stringed instrument.
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