UNESCO-listed archaeological site — 45 carved stelae of mysterious origin, possibly 12th–14th century.
Country
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Region
SNNPR — 88 km south of Addis
Best time
Year-round
Coordinates
8.430, 38.610Tiya is the most important of around 160 archaeological sites in the Soddo region, 88 km south of Addis Ababa. UNESCO-listed since 1980, the site has 36 carved stelae — tall, cylindrical or phallic stones engraved with swords, discs and plant motifs — marking burial sites of an unknown people dated between the 12th and 14th centuries.
Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.
Best time to visit
Year-round
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