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The Cave of the Aba Gobana


The Cave of the Aba Gobana

Heban Arsi district is one of the districts of West Arsi district.

The district has many tourist attractions.

Among the tourist attractions of the district, it is known for its natural and artificial forests, various lakes, insatiable wildlife, beautiful birds, caves, hills, various solutions, insatiable drinking springs, and many others.

One of the caves that the Heban Arsi District has is the Abba Gobana Cave.

The cave is located 258 kilometers southeast of Finfinnee, 66 kilometers east of Shaashamanne, and three kilometers from the district town of Goljoota.

It is said that the cave is named after a local resident named Abbaa Goobanaa.

The cave has three entrance and exit gates and is 100 meters wide inside with various rooms and is even more attractive.

In ancient times, the community of the region has been used as a place of refuge and refuge and during various invasions, they have been hiding property and people in it.

Today, various species of birds and animals such as nightingales and anchovies still live in the cave.

The cave is surrounded by natural trees such as Birbirsa, Makkaniisa, Qaanquu, Baddeessaa, Mandhiisaa, Agamsa, and others, and is located on the banks of the Gurraachoo river. This has added to its appeal.

The cave has been preserved by the local residents and passed down from generation to generation.

Please come and visit, develop this naturally endowed resource, and turn it into a source of income for yourself and the local community.

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