Geotourism of Axum and Yeha Monuments, Northern Ethiopia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21217005 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Legese Gebreyesus TEKLEBRHAN, Haftu ZELEALEM (Aksum University), Alemshet Gebreslassie DANIEL (Aksum University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue | 2 supplement |
| Pages | 685-695 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-30 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2065-0817 • E-ISSN: 2065-1198 |
| Publisher | Asociatia de Geografie, Turism si Sport (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.30892/gtg.482spl02-1068 |
| OpenAlex | W4382776477 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 1 |
Ethiopia constitutes one of the most significant environmental, religious and cultural reserves on Earth. The study aims to assess the geotourism of the monuments. The study has been conducted using literature review, fieldwork, data collection and production of geotourism maps and interpretations. Geosites are important resources for geotourism development in Ethiopia along the Historic route of Ethiopian tourism. This route is the main tourism corridor of the country in which geotourism knowledge is very important. Among the major geotourism sites in the study area are, Axum Stelea and its Quary Site, archaeological sites, monasteries, Adwa Volcanic Mountain Chains, palaces, rock-hewn churches, and viewpoints. Therefore, the study has concluded that knowing and understanding the geotourism (which includes geosites and historical heritages) is very important for the development of tourism in Tigray, Ethiopia
Archaeology · Biodiversity · Environmental planning · Environmental protection · Geodiversity · Geography · Geotourism · Heritage tourism · Tourism · Tourism geography · Viewpoints · Geography Education and Pedagogy · Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation · Spatial Cognition and Navigation · Ecology
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| Citations per year | 1.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2024 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |