Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church located in the Hawzen woreda of the Tigray Region, Ethiopia. It is situated at a height of 2,580 metres (8,460 ft) and has to be climbed on foot to reach. It is notable for its dome and wall paintings dating back to the 5th century and its architecture.
The Hassan II Mosque is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the 7th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world's second tallest minaret at 210 metres (689Â ft). Completed in 1993, it was designed by Michel Pinseau under the guidance of King Hassan II and built by Moroccan artisans from all over the kingdom.
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a renowned botanical garden located at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It is one of the eight National Botanical Gardens in the country and is celebrated for its diverse plant life, stunning landscapes, and contributions to botanical research and conservation.
Jemaa el Fna is a bustling square located in the heart of Marrakech, Morocco. It is one of the busiest and most vibrant public spaces in the city, and it attracts locals and tourists alike.
Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th and 20th centuries as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups and a military base. Its buildings.
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is the westernmost country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It spans an area of 446,300 km2 (172,300 sq mi) or 710,850 km2 (274,460 sq mi), with a population of roughly 37 million. Its capital is Rabat, while its largest city is Casablanca.
Departing from Victoria, just 5 km (3 miles) off the coast of Mahé is the oldest marine reserve in the Seychelles, named for its largest island, Sainte Anne. Besides this island and the surrounding lagoon, the park is home to Moyenne Island, Round Island, Long Island, Cerf Island, Ile Cachée, and shallow ocean waters. In total, the park covers 14.43 km² (5.6 sq. miles), and consists mostly of coral reef.
The Al-Attarine Madrasa or Medersa al-Attarine is a madrasa in Fes, Morocco, near the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque. It was built by the Marinid sultan Uthman II Abu Said (r. 1310-1331) in 1323-5. It is considered one of the highest achievements of Marinid architecture due to its rich and harmonious decoration and its efficient use of limited space.
Mount Tonkoui is a prominent mountain located in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), in West Africa. It is one of the highest peaks in Côte d'Ivoire, with an elevation of approximately 1,189 meters (3,901 feet) above sea level. The mountain is located near the town of Man, which serves as a gateway for visitors looking to explore the region.
Telouet Kasbah is a historic fortified palace located in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Built in the 18th and 19th centuries, the kasbah served as the seat of power for the Glaoui family, who were once one of the most powerful families in Morocco. Kasbah Telouet is a Kasbah along the important former trading route of the caravans between Marrakech and the Sahara.
Chefchaouen is a picturesque city located in the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco. Known for its blue-washed buildings and stunning natural beauty, Chefchaouen has become a popular destination for tourists seeking a unique and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of other Moroccan cities.
Ghana is a country located in West Africa, bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean to the south. Accra, its capital city, is situated along the country's southern coast. Its population was approximately 34,237,620 in 2023.
The Door of No Return is a memorial arch in Ouidah, Benin. The concrete and bronze arch, which stands on the beach, is a memorial to the enslaved Africans who were taken from the slave port of Ouidah to the Americas.
Etosha National Park is a national park located in northwestern Namibia, known for its unique landscape and abundant wildlife. It covers an area of 22,270 km² (8,600 sq mi), making it one of the largest national parks in Africa. The park is home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds, and reptiles, including several threatened and endangered species such as the black rhinoceros.
Set apart from the rest of churches in Lalibela, the church of Saint George has become an icon of Ethiopia. The church, carved into the volcanic rock centuries ago, represents the spiritual heart of Ethiopia.
Cape Coast Castle is another significant historical site located along the coast of Ghana, near the town of Cape Coast. Similar to Elmina Castle, it played a central role in the transatlantic slave trade and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Timbuktu, often spelled as Timbuctoo, is a historic city located in Mali, West Africa. It is one of the most famous and iconic cities in Africa, known for its rich history and its significance as a center of trade, scholarship, and culture. Timbuktu is situated 20 km (12 mi) north of the Niger River, in the Sahel region. It is located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. It had a population of 54,453 in the 2009 census.
Lalibela is a town in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Located in the Lasta district and North Wollo Zone, it is a tourist site for its famous rock-cut monolithic churches. The whole of Lalibela is a large and important site for the antiquity, medieval, and post-medieval civilization of Ethiopia. To Christians, Lalibela is one of Ethiopia's holiest cities, and a center of pilgrimage.
The Obelisk of Axum is a 4th-century CE, 24-metre (79 ft) tall phonolite stele, weighing 160 tonnes (160 long tons; 180 short tons), in the city of Axum in Ethiopia. It is ornamented with two false doors at the base and features decorations resembling windows on all sides. The obelisk ends in a semi-circular top, which used to be enclosed by metal frames.
Elmina Castle is a historic landmark located on the coast of Ghana, specifically in the town of Elmina, which is about 12 kilometers west of Cape Coast. It is one of the oldest European-built structures in Africa and holds immense historical significance.
Lake No[1] is a lake in South Sudan. It is located just north of the vast swamp of the Sudd, at the confluence of the Bahr al Jabal and Bahr el Ghazal rivers, and marks the transition between the Bahr al Jabal and White Nile proper.
The Sudd is a vast swamp in South Sudan, formed by the White Nile's Baḥr al-Jabal section. The area which the swamp covers is one of the world's largest wetlands and the largest freshwater wetland in the Nile Basin.
The Grand Mosque of Khartoum, also known as Al-Fateh Mosque, is one of the prominent landmarks and most eldest mosque in Khartoum, Sudan. It holds cultural, religious, and architectural significance within the city. The Grand Mosque holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Khartoum and serves as a testament to the city's Islamic heritage and cultural identity.
Sossusvlei is a salt-clay pan surrounded by dunes, with the name "Sossus" meaning "blind river" in the Nama language, referring to the Tsauchab River that seeps away in the desert without reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The area is known for its impressive red dunes and crusted salt pans, offering a starkly beautiful landscape that attracts photographers and tourists alike.
Deadvlei is a white clay pan located near the salt pan of Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft Park in Namibia. It is a unique landscape where camel thorn trees once grew but died due to drought, leaving behind black, scorched skeletons that have not decomposed due to the dry climate. The area is surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world, with the tallest reaching 300–400 meters.
The Domes de Fabedougou are a unique geological formation located in southwestern Burkina Faso, near the town of Sindou. These natural rock formations are characterized by their dome-like shapes, which have been eroded over millions of years into smooth, rounded structures. The Domes de Fabedougou are made of sandstone and limestone, and they rise up to 20 meters (65 feet) in height.
Chobe National Park is a national park located in Botswana, in Southern Africa. It is one of the largest and most biologically diverse national parks in the country, covering an area of approximately 11,700 square kilometers (4,517 square miles). The park is known for its large population of elephants, which is estimated to be around 50,000, making it the largest concentration of elephants in Africa.
Moremi Game Reserve is a national park located in the Okavango Delta region of Botswana. The park covers an area of about 5,000 square kilometers (1,900 square miles) and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and many species of antelope.
Serengeti National Park is a world-renowned wildlife sanctuary located in Tanzania, East Africa. The park covers an area of approximately 14,763 square kilometers (5,700 square miles) and is famous for its spectacular wildlife migrations, which see millions of animals moving across the plains in search of food and water.
The Avenue of the Baobabs, or Alley of the Baobabs, is a prominent group of Grandidier's baobabs. The Baobabs are lining the dirt road between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar.
The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania is a funerary monument located on the road between Cherchell and Algiers, in Tipaza Province, Algeria. The mausoleum is the tomb where the Numidian Berber King Juba II (son of Juba I of Numidia) and the Queen Cleopatra Selene II, sovereigns of Numidia and Mauretania Caesariensis, were allegedly buried.