UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ethiopia

There are a total of nine UNESCO World Heritage sites in Ethiopia, more than in any other African country. Eight sites are of cultural origin and one is natural. This number represents the importance of Ethiopia’s rich history.

• The cultural landscape of Konso (2011)
• The fortified historic town of Harar Jugol (2006)
• The ancient city of Axum (1980)
• The archeological site of Tiya (1980)
• The lower valley of the Awash (1980)
• The lower valley of the Omo (1980)
• Fasil Ghebbi (The Royal Enclosure) in Gondar (1979)
• Simien Mountains National Park (1978)
• The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela (1978)

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Besides the World Heritage Sites, there are also several Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity inscribed with UNESCO.

• Timket, Ethiopian Epiphany (2019)
• Gada, an indigenous democratic socio-political system of the Oromo people (2016)
• Fichee-Chambalaalla, New Year festival of the Sidama people (2015)
• Meskel, Commemoration feast of the finding of the True Holy Cross of Christ (2013)

Biosphere Reserves

• Majang Forest (2017)
• Lake Tana (2014)
• Sheka Forest (2012)
• Kafa (2010)
• Yayu (2010)