The Ethiopian National Museum is one of the most frequented tourist destinations in the capital city of the country, Addis Ababa. Located in close proximity to the University of Addis Ababa Graduate School, the museum showcases the history of Ethiopia from ancient times to the modern times. The collections that are an integral part of the Ethiopian National Museum in Addis Ababa reflect the rich historical and cultural background of the country. The most fascinating part about this museum is the 3.5 million years old skeleton, 'Lucy', which is the oldest skeleton that has been traced. The skeleton has been a major point of discussion for archeologists and historians in the country and across the globe.
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Ethiopian National Museum at Addis Ababa is famous for the old fossils and skeletons that are housed in the museum. However, most of the skeletons are molds, as the originals are fragile and can break on rough handling. The skeletons are also used for detailed study and research works. The skeleton of Lucy is the biggest attraction of the Ethiopian National Museum of Addis Ababa.
There are also many artworks and important artifacts that are displayed in the museum. These archeological things give a clear picture of the Ethiopian history. Apart from that the museum also houses many sculptures, paintings, statues, royal dresses, thrones, accessories adorned by princes and royal families and many more items.
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