The Legend... In the south of Ethiopia, in the region of Sidamo, sits the town of Shakisso. Surrounding Shakisso are mountains covered with forest, so dense that it appears almost black when viewed from above. This mysterious, dense tropical forest has been the source of speculation and wonder for thousands of years. This forest is said to conceal King Solomon's legendary gold mines, mythical animals and satyrs, and fierce warriors. From the forest also comes coffee, growing in the wild just as it has for eons.