Written by Administrator Wednesday, 26 September 2012 15:34
The Hamer occupy mountainous region in the eastern part of the lower Omo valley. The Hamar have integrated with many of their neighbors. Currently they make up the biggest Omotic language group in the Lower Omo region.
Written by Administrator Wednesday, 26 September 2012 15:12
This group of tribe is related to the Nilo –Sharan linguistic family. They depend on rearing cattle. Their distinctive feature is that the labial and lobular plates worn by the women. A small wooden or ceramic disc is inserted into the incision and gradually replaced by larger ones until the full sized disc can be worn. This is done to explain social status.
Written by Administrator Wednesday, 26 September 2012 15:00
The Surma people are considered to be “nomads” by other Ethiopians. But in true sense the surma are no longer nomads. They were nomads when people have been fewer in number and competing for grazing. Now days they are living settled life depending on cultivated grains (Sorghum and maize) for the greater part of their subsistence.
Last Updated on Monday, 24 September 2012 21:54 Written by Administrator Monday, 24 September 2012 21:48
Just West of Addis Ababa's impressive City Hall, down the hill on the main road to the Merkato district is Abune Petros Square with it's imposing statue.
Last Updated on Friday, 28 September 2012 10:21 Written by Administrator Monday, 24 September 2012 21:41
The Lion of Judah Monument stands in the square in front of Addis Ababa's train station.
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