Addis Ababa's Merkato in the 1950s 🇪🇹

Step back in time to the bustling Merkato of Addis Ababa in the 1950’s E.C, a vibrant hub of trade, culture, and community life. This rare vintage footage captures merchants selling goods, customers bargaining, and the lively street atmosphere that defined Ethiopia’s largest open-air market. A nostalgic glimpse into Ethiopia’s rich history and everyday life during the mid-20th century.