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  2. History of Addis Ababa - Wikipedia

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    A DNA studies shows from 1,000 people that humans began migrating from Addis Ababa vicinity around the globe for 100,000 years. [1] [better source needed] Other studies confirmed that Africans have more diverse gene than other continents, but new research indicated genetic diversity declination steadily happens while ancestors travelled to Addis Ababa, which roughly a site of exiting "out of ...

  3. Italians of Ethiopia - Wikipedia

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    Many Italian prisoners of war were treated very well, and many given over to noble families for work on their estates, while others with specialized skills were used in the construction of the newly formed capital of Addis Ababa, such as St George's Cathedral. Italy and Ethiopia signed a provisional treaty of peace on 26 October 1896. [3]

  4. Timeline of Addis Ababa - Wikipedia

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    Addis Ababa "given the status of self-governed city." [27] The Reporter newspaper begins publication. [28] 1996 Addis Chamber International Trade Fair begins (approximate date). [29] Goshu Art Gallery and Asni Gallery founded. [8] 1998 — Addis Ababa Ring Road construction begins. 1999 Mojo-Addis Ababa highway constructed. [30]

  5. “Undiscovered History”: 120 Interesting Pictures From The Past

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    The past can be quite fascinating.Those of us living in the present find it really interesting what life was like 50, 100, or even a 1,000 years ago. Luckily, we can go almost 200 years to the ...

  6. Urban evolution of Addis Ababa - Wikipedia

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    Addis Ababa's Meskel Square in 2015 Map of Addis Ababa with its 10 districts. The 1909 land act further transformed Addis Ababa into metropolitan area, therefore, shifted from safar to infrastructure settlement in 1910s and 1920s, and schools roads, hospitals and other infrastructure began developing.

  7. Ethiopian Parliament Building - Wikipedia

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    It was built in the early 1930s for the Imperial Parliament of Ethiopia. The central hall is flanked on either side by the chambers originally for the Senate (Yaheg Mawos sena Meker-beth) and the Chamber of Deputies (Yaheg Mamria Meker-beth). To the left of the building is a tall clock and flag tower. The main gate has two lions on either side.

  8. Zewditu - Wikipedia

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    Some diplomatic sources in Addis Ababa reported at the time that the fever-stricken Empress was immersed in a large container of frigidly cold holy water to cure her of her illness, but that her body went into shock, and she died shortly thereafter. [16] Zewditu was succeeded on the throne by Negus Tafari, who took the name of Emperor Haile ...

  9. Italian East Africa - Wikipedia

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    Additionally, near the Addis Ababa station was created a special unit against fire, that was the only one in all Africa. [ 24 ] However Ethiopia and Africa Orientale Italiana (AOI) proved to be extremely expensive to maintain, as the budget for the fiscal year 1936-37 had been set at 19.136 billion lira to create the necessary infrastructure ...