East Shewa Zone

Editor's choice East Shewa Zone

This collection highlights the diverse natural landscapes and cultural heritage of East Shewa. It features significant geological sites like the Awash waterfalls and Sodere’s volcanic hot springs, alongside monuments in Adama and Mojo that honor Oromo history and the Gadaa governance system. The list also includes memorials dedicated to national figures such as Olympic gold medalist Derartu Tulu and World War II hero Colonel Abdissa Aga, as well as the avian-rich Bird Island on Lake Ziway.

Awash waterfalls

Located within Awash National Park, these falls occur where the Awash River drops into a rugged basalt gorge.

Sodere Hot Spring - Actual Spring

Natural volcanic thermal springs feeding swimming pools on the banks of the Awash River.

Small Awash falls

A series of smaller cascades on the Awash River located near the Sodere resort area.

Oromo Martyrs' monument

A memorial in Adama dedicated to those who died in the struggle for Oromo political and cultural rights.

Aba Gada Monument

A cultural monument in Adama honoring the leaders of the Gadaa system, the traditional socio-political governance structure of the Oromo people.

Hyena's Cave

A natural cave system located near the entrance of Awash National Park, known as a habitat for local hyena populations.

Derartu Tulu Square

A public square in Adama named after the first Black African woman to win Olympic gold, celebrated for her 10,000m victory in 1992.

Colonel Abdissa Aga Square

A memorial square honoring the Ethiopian military officer who became a hero of the Italian resistance movement during World War II.

Oromo Man and Woman with traditional cloth memorial

A statue in Mojo depicting a couple dressed in traditional Oromo attire, representing regional cultural identity.

Bird island

An island on Lake Ziway known for its dense population of water birds, including great white pelicans and marabou storks.

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