Man Claims To Be 160 Years Old

The average life expectancy in Ethiopia is around 60 years old. Dhaqabo Ebba certainly looks about 60 but, if he is to be believed, he is closer to 160.

Dhaqabo Ebba lives in a society with a tradition of orally passing down history from one generation to another. He has no birth record short of his baptismal records, but his knowledge of local history is so impressive that it is difficult not to believe him.

Determining Ebba's age would be nearly impossible, since Ethiopian births are performed in a home ritual, and many do not own birth certificates. He does, however, remember when Italy first invaded Ethiopia. That was in 1895. "I had two wives and my son was old enough to herd cattle," he told a reporter.

According to Ebba, he has lived under at least seven Ethiopian rulers. He also claims to have the largest extended family in the area, having watched his great-grandchildren grow up.  There are no living witnesses to corroborate his story. "Not even one of my peers is alive today," he says.

It is believed that medical technology may be able to confirm his age, and plans are in motion to test his claims.

You have to admit, he looks pretty good for 160.

~Grimm~

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