Pair of 'holy' islands in eerily green African lake hold centuries-old relics and mummified emperors — Earth from space
A 2017 astronaut photo shows the islands of Dek and Daga lurking in the murky, algae-infested waters of Ethiopia's Lake Tana. Both islands are home to important monasteries, including the resting place of five mummified emperors.
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Oct 21, 2025
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