Loading

Mountain peaks and deep valleys

Simien National Park1978

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

The landscape is a series of breathtaking vistas, characterized by plunging valleys and rugged mountain peaks. The mountains are older than the iconic rift valley, having come into being between 40 and 25 million years ago through volcanic eruptions during the Oligocene period.

Details

  • Title: Mountain peaks and deep valleys
  • Creator: Simien National Park
  • Date Created: 1978
  • Location Created: Ethiopia
  • Location: Ethiopia
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (vii)(x)
  • Date of Inscription: 1978
  • Category of Site: Natural site

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Flash this QR Code to get the app
Google apps