The Hamer
The Hamer (also spelled Hamar) are a pastoralist people who live mainly in southwestern Ethiopia. They occupy territory east of … Continue reading The Hamer
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The Dorze
As we made our way from Lake Langano to Arba Minch, we stopped for our first official tribal visit. The … Continue reading The Dorze
The Dassanech
The Dassanech or “People of the Delta” are an ethnic group inhabiting the southernmost parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and South … Continue reading The Dassanech
The Banna
En route to Jinka, we had our first interaction with young people from the Banna tribe. As we drove along … Continue reading The Banna
The Omo Valley
The Omo Valley in southwestern Ethiopia has one of the richest and longest-lived human histories on Earth, both culturally and … Continue reading The Omo Valley
Hyena Man
Harar Jugol, historically known to the indigenous people as Harar-Gey or simply Gey, is a walled city located in eastern … Continue reading Hyena Man
Traditional Harari Homes (Gey Gar)
Harar Jugol, historically known to the indigenous people as Harar-Gey or simply Gey, is a walled city located in eastern … Continue reading Traditional Harari Homes (Gey Gar)
Harar Jugol
Harar Jugol, historically known to the indigenous people as Harar-Gey or simply Gey, is a walled city located in eastern … Continue reading Harar Jugol
Biete Giyorgis
In a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia, 400 miles from Addis Ababa, stand eleven medieval monolithic churches carved … Continue reading Biete Giyorgis
Biete Abba Libanos, Biete Gabriel Raphael, and Biete Lehem
In a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia, 400 miles from Addis Ababa, stand eleven medieval monolithic churches carved … Continue reading Biete Abba Libanos, Biete Gabriel Raphael, and Biete Lehem