QraveLower Valley of the Omo
Cultural
| Country |  Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Year inscribed | 1980 |
| Criteria | (iii) (iv) |
Overview
A prehistoric site near Lake Turkana, the lower valley of the Omo is renowned the world over. The discovery of many fossils there, especially Homo gracilis, has been of fundamental importance in the study of human evolution.
Track the World Heritage Sites you visit
Qrave is a travel log app that lets you check in to countries and UNESCO World Heritage Sites and fill in your own world map.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0