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Kuriftu Water Park | ኩሪፍቱ የውሃ ፓርክ
East Shewa · >100 km from downtown
Ziway Lake
East Shewa · 82.2 km from downtown
Bishoftu Lake
East Shewa · >100 km from downtown
National Museum of Ethiopia
National Museum of Ethiopiais located in the capital, Addis Ababa, and while the building itself is unassuming, its collection is anything but. The basement exhibition hall is the museum's main highlight, where Lucy, known as the "grandmother of humanity," is displayed: This *Australopithecus afarensis* skeleton, unearthed in the Afar region of Ethiopia in 1974, dates back approximately 3.2 million years and preserves about 40% of her bones. Her name comes from the Beatles song that was played repeatedly at the camp on the night of her discovery. The museum permanently displays a high-precision replica of Lucy's skeleton, while the original is carefully preserved by the museum. However, standing before this discovery that reshaped our understanding of human evolution is still enough to make anyone pause for a long time. Omo I and Omo II on the same floor are equally renowned: These two fossils were unearthed in the Omo Valley of southern Ethiopia and are considered to belong to early anatomically modern humans. After re-dating, their age was pushed back to over 200,000 years ago, and they are regarded as important fossil evidence for the African origin of modern humans. You can also see exhibits related to "Selam," a juvenile hominin fossil unearthed in Dikika that dates back about 3.3 million years and, like Lucy, belongs to *Australopithecus afarensis*. The upper floors shift the narrative: from artifacts of ancient kingdoms like Aksum, royal costumes and memorabilia from various dynasties, to the large painting "Africa Heritage" by artist Afewerk Tekle, paintings depicting the meeting of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, and to the traditional costumes, utensils, and musical instruments in the ethnographic display, all of which unfold the life scenes of Ethiopia's diverse ethnic groups. The museum is not large and has a clear layout, so you can comfortably view the main exhibits in one or two hours. We recommend starting from the basement and moving upwards. The Lucy exhibition area is often crowded, so linger a while to listen to the on-site commentary for a more rewarding experience.Ethiopia · Addis Ababa
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Jain Jil23 March 2025
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The National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa houses the famous Lucy fossil, ancient artifacts, and Ethiopian art. Though small, it offers deep historical insights. Some exhibits need better maintenance. Worth a visit!
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