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Stories About Ethiopia

The Fincha Habera rock shelter, the earliest high-altitude habitation site in Africa.

In Ethiopia, Ancient Humans Lived on Thin Air and Giant Mole-Rats

The earliest high-altitude settlement in Africa came as a surprise.
by Isaac Schultz
August 13, 2019
Trees being tapped for frankincense resin in Tigray, Ethiopia.

In 50 Years, Frankincense Could Be Snuffed Out

The ancient resin, used for everything from aromatherapy to Catholic ceremonies, is being overtapped.
by Evan Nicole Brown
July 02, 2019