Africa continues to surprise the world with little-known landmarks that break the mould and rewrite the continent's history. Extreme places and unusual monuments stand out in its vast territory.
In Ethiopia stands Yemata Guh, the highest church in Africa. Carved into the cliffs, it requires a climb up rock walls hundreds of metres high.
The Sahara Desert in Chad is home to the most extreme conditions on the planet. Its scorching temperatures and arid landscapes define the limits of human survival.
Makoko in Lagos, Nigeria, is the largest floating neighbourhood in the world. Its wooden houses, supported by stilts, form a city on the lagoon where thousands of people live.
The Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo holds the record as the deepest river on the planet. Its waters reach more than 200 metres deep.
Fes El Bali in Morocco retains the title of Africa's oldest continuously inhabited town. Its medieval alleyways still pulsate with the daily life of its inhabitants.
Source: @africa.explores