LONG LOST CITY OF GIANTS

Ethiopia is home to a number of archaeological sites that offer a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the region. Recently, archaeologists have uncovered what is being hailed as a "long-lost city" in Harlaa, Ethiopia, which was once thought to have been inhabited by giants. This discovery has sparked interest among historians and researchers, who are eager to learn more about this mysterious civilization.

The discovery of the long-lost city was made by a team led by Timothy Insoll from the Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter. While there have been few archaeological digs in the region in the past, most of these have focused on finding ancient human remains. However, this time, the scientists focused on finding ancient settlements that could possibly hint at the existence of giants in the city.

According to locals in the area, there were numerous stories and legends of giants inhabiting the region in the past. The possible supporting evidence of such stories belongs in some of the buildings in the region. The buildings are made of stones that are so massive in size that only giants or people with supernormal strength could possibly have lifted them.

Locals also mentioned that they found old coins and pottery on a regular basis, all of which hinted at an ancient settlement that once existed in the area. Although archaeologists have found no other evidence of giants in the region, they have discovered that Ethiopia was much more connected with the rest of the world than previously thought.

Evidence of Islamic burials, headstones, and even a 12th century mosque were found in the area. Not only that, there were also coins, fragments of glass vessel, rock crystal, glass pottery and other artifacts from places like Madagascar, the Maldives, Yemen, China, and Egypt. This means that Harlaa was probably a rich trading hub that had close relations to many other countries between the 10th and 15th centuries.

Insoll said: "What we have found shows this area was the centre of trade in that region. The city was a rich, cosmopolitan centre for jewellery making and pieces were then taken to be sold around the region and beyond. Residents of Harlaa were a mixed community of foreigners and local people who traded with others in the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and possibly as far away as the Arabian Gulf.”

Further investigation is still being conducted in the city to find out more about its people and origins. Around 300 people from the city’s cemetery are currently being analyzed to understand more about the people who lived in Harlaa earlier in history.

Did giants really exist in the city? There hasn't been any solid evidence found yet. But if you look at all the evidence of giants from around the world, there shouldn't be much doubt that these huge creatures must have existed some time in ancient Ethiopia.

The discovery of this long-lost city has shed new light on the ancient history of Ethiopia and the region's connections to other parts of the world. As researchers continue to investigate the city and the people who lived there, there is no doubt that there will be many more fascinating discoveries to come.

In conclusion, the discovery of a long-lost city in Harlaa, Ethiopia, believed to have been inhabited by giants has sparked interest and raised questions about the existence of giants in ancient times. Although no concrete evidence of giants was found, the discovery of massive stone buildings and ancient coins and pottery suggest the existence of an ancient settlement in the area.