Holqa Sof Omar
Holqa Sof Omar is part of the Tentative list of Ethiopia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Holqa Sof Omar is a 15km long undergound cave system formed by a river. It holds the Islamic shrine of Sheik Sof Omar Ahmed. It is also sacred to the local Oromo traditional religion.
Map of Holqa Sof Omar
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Site History
2021 Requested by State Party to not be examined
Was recommended for Not Inscribe
2016 Incomplete - not examined
2012 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Holqa Sof Omar