Konso Cultural Landscape

Konso Cultural Landscape
Konso Cultural Landscape

This is another Ethiopian cultural site on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites which was registered in 2011. It is an arid property of stone-walled terraces and fortified settlements. This cultural tradition has been around for over 21 generations (over 400 years) in Ethiopia. Here is more about cultural landscape of KONSO.

Omo Tribes

Omo Tribes
Hamar Tribe, Omo Valley, Ethiopia

They are renowned for the strange custom followed by their women who, on reaching maturity, have their lower lips slit and circular clay discs inserted. The larger the disc the more desirable the wearer!

The Mursi warriors still follow the custom of carving deep crescent-shaped incision in their arms to show the number of enemies they have killed in battle. Here is more about OMO TRIBES