In the remote lowlands of southwestern Ethiopia, along the banks of the Omo River, live some of the most culturally distinct peoples on Earth. The Mursi with their clay lip plates. The Hamer with their intricate ochre-rubbed hair. The Karo who practice body painting as high art. The Dassanech who herd cattle along the Kenyan border.
The Tribes of the Omo
The Lower Omo Valley is home to over 16 distinct ethnic groups speaking different languages, wearing different ornaments, practicing different rituals. This cultural diversity in a small geographic area is almost unprecedented on Earth. The region was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.
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The Lower Omo Valley is home to over 16 distinct ethnic groups speaking different languages, wearing different ornaments, practicing different rituals. This cultural diversity in a small geographic area is almost unprecedented on Earth. The region was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.
