Ancient city found in Ethiopia sheds new light on country's history
June 19, 2017
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient, forgotten city in Ethiopia once thought to be the home of giants.
The discovery reveals important new information about the origins of international trade and Islam in the country between the 10th and early 15th centuries.
This is the first evidence which proves Eastern Ethiopia was well connected with the Gulf, Egypt and India hundreds of years ago and highlights how skilled craftsmen traded with communities around the world and lived alongside people from different areas around the Indian Ocean and Red Sea.
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https://phys.org/news/2017-06-ancient-city-ethiopia-country-history.html#jCp
