They are buildings, cities and natural wonders. They house the heights of cultural achievement and offer backdrops for our best ideas. Asked to name the most influential place in history, previous and present TIME 100 honorees reflect on locations that have seen and in some cases helped bring about some of the most transformative moments in human experience.
A vista between jagged mountain peaks in Simien National Park, Ethiopia
The location of the highest point in Ethiopia, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The park, which is accessible only by an unpaved road, contains some of the most beautiful mountains in Africa.
