National Museum of Ethiopia, Witness the Cradle of Humankind
National Museum, Sahle Selassie Street, Ras Mekonnen Deldey, Piassa (piazza), Addis Ababa, 0251, Ethiopia
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Introduction
One of the most famous specimens in human history, the fossil of "Lucy," is on display in the National Museum. It is believed that Lucy lived 3.2 million years ago and is considered the earliest human capable of walking upright, hence the nickname "grandmother of humanity." The fossil remains are about 40% complete and belong to the southern ape species Australopithecus afarensis. In addition, the National Museum also exhibits two human skull fossils named Omo I and Omo II, which have more modern anatomical structures and lived about 195,000 years ago. This is solid evidence that modern humans originated from Africa between 250,000 and 150,000 years ago. The National Museum is also an ideal place to learn about Ethiopian history and culture, where visitors can enjoy costumes, artifacts, utensils, and paintings from different regions. It is a must-visit place and definitely worth a trip. Address National Museum, Sahle Selassie Street, Ras Mekonnen Deldey, Piassa (piazza), Addis Ababa, 0251, Ethiopia
Opening hours 8:30 - 16:30
Transportation Taking a taxi is more convenient.
There are also some exhibits in the courtyard
