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Tigray is the northernmost region (kilil) of Ethiopia. It is the homeland of the Tigray people, who speak the Tigrinya language. The Amhara region is to the south; the Afar region to the east and the country of Eritrea to the north. The region was the centre of the Kingdom of Axum in the first millennium AD. Its attractions include many rock-hewn churches and historical sites, including the stelae of Axum.

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Cities

  • Mekele – capital of Tigray, home to the palace of Emperor Yohannes IV
  • Abi Addi
  • Adwa and nearby Yeha with its ancient temple
  • Axum (also spelt Aksum) – capital of the former Kingdom of Axum, famous for its stelae and cathedrals
  • Hager Selam
  • Hawzien – a base for exploring the many rock-hewn churches of north-eastern Tigray
  • Shire - also known as Inda Selassie
  • Wukro - another base for exploring the rock-hewn churches of Tigray

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  • Afar – the region to the east
  • Amhara – the region to the south
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