Because of political and economic turmoil, Ethiopia is rarely visited. However, the poorness of the country belies the presence of sites of spiritual value; in fact, Ethiopia is currently thought to be the place of origin of the human species.
| Obelisks of Axum | These are mysterious granite obelisks with no known purpose. They were the tallest single pieces of stone ever quarried and erected in antiquity. |
| Churches of Lalibela | Cut from solid rock, these churches are unique in construction. |
| Church of St. Mary of Zion | This church is thought to be a possible location of the Holy Arc of the Covenant. Such an idea easily inspires great wonder in many pilgrims, whether or not the Arc really is located at this church. |
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