Rock Hewn Churches of Adadi Maryam, Tiya Stele & Melka Kunture

Booking this tour with Aman Ethiopia Tours and Travel offers a uniquely immersive journey through Ethiopia’s spiritual, archaeological, and prehistoric heritage, thoughtfully combined into one meaningful experience. The program connects three extraordinary sites across different eras, guided by knowledgeable local experts who provide deep historical and cultural context rather than surface-level sightseeing. At Adadi Maryam Rock-Hewn Church, believed to date to the 12th century and commissioned by King Lalibela, travelers discover a sacred site The experience continues at Tiya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its decorated stone stelae from the 11th–13th centuries. Finally, the journey reaches Melka Kunture, newly listed as a World Heritage Site in 2024, where visitors explore one of Africa’s most important Palaeolithic landscapes. What sets this tour apart is

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   Adadi Maryam

   1 hour

   Adadi Mariam is a rock-hewn monolithic church located approximately 66 km southwest of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A popular tourist destination, the site is believed to have been built in the 12th century. Throughout its history the church has been damaged by both man-made and natural causes.

2. 2

   Tiya

   1 hour

   Tiya is an archaeological site in central Ethiopia. It is located in the Gurage Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region south of Addis Ababa.

3. 3

   Melka Kunture

   1 hour

   Melka Kunture is a Palaeolithic site in the upper Awash Valley, Ethiopia. The site became a World Heritage Site in 2024. The Melka Kunture area is made up of valleys whose inner terraces resisted erosion

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Dress code is formal

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