Challenges and Opportunities of Cultural Tourism Development - Haymanot Belay - Bog

Ethiopia: - a land of rich culture and tradition, a crossroad of ancient civilization, a meeting of Christianity, Judaism and Islam, the cradle of humanity, a country where abundant archeological relics including "Lucy" 3.2 million years old hominid is cherished. The list of attractions in Ethiopia is endless, the castle of Gondar is a true Marvel for anyone interested in history as are the 11 th century rock-hewn churches of Lalibella and the obelisk of Axum. The OMO Valley is home to some of fearsome and traditional tribes in all of Africa. Furthermore, Ethiopia is famed for the origin of coffee and local culinary delights. It is the source of the Blue Nile and allegedly home of the Ark of the Covenant. With its own unique alphabets and calendar, there is so much to see in this country Ethiopia, including ancient monasteries, mountain ranges, deep gorges Great Rift Valley lakes with its
endemic wild life resources. Ethiopia is also home of UNESCO, registered heritage sites, and Ethiopia is an Exotic destination, generally "Land of origins".