Melka Kunture

Historical SiteWorld Heritage Site

Paleolithic site in the upper Awash Valley, Ethiopia

Melka Kunture is a Paleolithic site in the upper Awash Valley, Ethiopia. It is located 50 kilometers south of Addis Ababa by road, across the Awash River from the village of Melka Awash. Three waterfalls lie downstream of the bridge across the Awash here, which provides access south to Butajira. The site became a World Heritage Site in 2024.

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