states: [ethiopia]
category: cultural
year: 1980
location: Afar region
region: Africa
latitude/longitude: 11.1000600000, 40.5793900000
The Lower Valley of the Awash, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ethiopia, is a paleontological treasure yielding fossils over 4 million years old, including the famous "Lucy" skeleton. This arid landscape offers critical insights into human evolution and early hominid life. The site stands as a cornerstone of prehistoric discovery.
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