This is a comprehensive list of monuments in Ethiopia, organized by region. The monuments listed here are significant for their historical and cultural importance.
Addis Ababa
| Name | Built | Location | Coordinates | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yekatit 12 Monument | 1955 | Sidist Kilo | 9.035, 38.761 | Commemorates the victims of the 1937 Italian massacre. | |
| The Lion of Judah Monument | 1930 | Piazza, Addis Ababa | 9.024, 38.747 | Represents the Solomonic dynasty's symbolism. |
Amhara
| Name | Built | Location | Coordinates | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debre Berhan Selassie Church | 17th century | Gondar | 12.6075, 37.473 | Known for its unique ceiling paintings and religious significance. |
Tigray
| Name | Built | Location | Coordinates | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obelisk of Axum | 4th century AD | Axum | 14.121, 38.724 |  |
An ancient obelisk, one of the oldest structures in Ethiopia, returned from Italy in 2005. |
Oromia
| Name | Built | Location | Coordinates | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiya | 12th century | Tiya | 8.43, 38.62 |  |
UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its stelae. |
References
- "Yekatit 12 Monument – A Memorial of Martyrdom". Ethiopian Heritage. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- "The Lion of Judah Monument in Addis Ababa: Symbol of the Ethiopian Empire". African Monuments Journal. 3: 45–67. 2021.
- Mary Anne Fitzgerald (2021). Ethiopia: The Living Churches of an Ancient Kingdom. Addis Ababa University Press. pp. 120–122.
- "The Obelisk of Axum Returns Home". BBC News. April 25, 2005.
- "Tiya". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 18 October 2024.