"Home of the Ark of the Covenant"

Ethiopia the original cradle of Human being is globally known for the Australopithecus African, “Lucy”, who is the remote human ancestor known not only for her incredible age but also for her incredible anatomy, which proved that our ancestors started to walk prior to developing bigger brain.
 
The country, which is often referred as “the land of Legends”, possesses a history connected with the legendary Queen of Sheba, who went to Jerusalem in order to visit the Wise king of Israel, King Solomon.

After her stay in Jerusalem, she gave birth to Menilik I, who founded the Solomonic Dynasty in Ethiopia. He’s also the one who brought the Ark of the Covenant to Ethiopia, which is found in its last resting place, St. Mary Church of Axum.