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Town in central Ethiopia
Photo: Julien Demade, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Tiya is a town in central Ethiopia known for the remarkable prehistoric burial complex (or at least, that's what researches makes of the site so far) on the outskirts of the village. Almost like a small, African version of Stonehenge, some 36 standing stones, most covered with engravings, are a wonderful archaeological reminder of an early Ethiopian culture. The exact age of the monuments is yet to be determined, but Tiya has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980.
It's possible and convenient to hire a car (with guide) in Addis Ababa. Less convenient, but obviously cheaper, you can take public transport.
Read in the guideThe archeological site is half a kilometre or so from the village centre. If you get here by public transport, you'll be fine walking.
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