​​​ Lost Paradises - Africa - Indian Ocean 

ETHIOPIA - Omo Valley

Konso Tribe

The Konso live in an isolated region of the basalt hills and in their city : Konso.

The erection of stones and poles is part of the Konso tradition.  A generation pole is raised every 18 years, marking the start of a new generation.  The age of a village can be determined by how many poles are standing.  Carved wooden statues are also used to mark the grave of a famous Konso tribal member. High above the town of Konso, a museum provides a very brief introduction to Konso culture.

The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2011, due to its universal cultural significance.