Temple of Yeha, Ancient temple ruins in Tigray, Ethiopia.
The Temple of Yeha consists of rectangular limestone blocks stacked without mortar, rising through a five-meter doorway into a central sanctuary space.
Built around 700 BC during the Kingdom of D'mt period, this structure stands as the oldest surviving building in Ethiopia and served as a temple to Almougah.
The temple complex includes carved inscriptions and stone artifacts that reveal connections between ancient Ethiopian and South Arabian architectural traditions.
Located in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region, the temple site maintains regular visiting hours and offers guided tours through both ruins and archaeological excavations.
The temple's original limestone blocks, sourced from a quarry 90 miles away, demonstrate precise engineering methods that enabled the structure to endure 2700 years.
GPS coordinates: 14.28570,39.01900
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:52
Ethiopia features medieval churches in Lalibela, mountain ranges in Simien National Park and ancient obelisks in Axum. The Danakil region displays sulfur springs and salt plains. The historic city of Harar Jugol and Bale Mountains complement the geological and cultural elements. Monasteries on Lake Tana islands, volcanic areas and national parks present the natural and architectural diversity of Ethiopia.
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