World Heritage Identification Number: 12
World Heritage since: 1980
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Continent: Africa
UNESCO World Region: Africa
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Exploring the Enigmatic Landscape of Tiya: A Unique Archaeological Site in Ethiopia
The enigmatic landscape of Tiya, located in the Soddo region south of Addis Ababa, offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural history of Ethiopia. This archaeological site, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, is one of the most significant discoveries made in the region, boasting 36 monuments that remain a captivating mystery to scholars worldwide.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Tiya is among the most important of the roughly 160 archaeological sites discovered so far in the Soddo region, south of Addis Ababa. The site contains 36 monuments, including 32 carved stelae covered with symbols, most of which are difficult to decipher. They are the remains of an ancient Ethiopian culture whose age has not yet been precisely determined.
Encyclopedia Record: Tiya (archaeological site)
Tiya is an archaeological site in central Ethiopia. It is located in the Soddo woreda, in the Gurage Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region south of Addis Ababa. It is best known for its archaeological site its large stone pillars, many of which bear some form of decoration. The archeological site was designated a World Heritage Site in 1980, due to the unique nature of these monolithic monuments.Additional Site Details
Area: Not available
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 8.43491 , 38.6121
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