• While many of the Tigray churches are dug into the ground or monolithic with roofs at ground level, the church at Abuna Yemata Guh is pure-play rock-hewn.
  • At 2,500 feet, Ethiopa’s ‘Abuna Yemata Guh’ is arguably the most inaccessible place of worship on earth, carved into the side of a cliff, with a sheer drop of 650...
  • Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church located in the Hawzen woreda of the Tigray Region, Ethiopia. It is situated at a height of 2,580 metres (8,460 ft)...
  • Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church located in the Hawzen woreda of the Tigray Region, Ethiopia.
  • Others claim it was a strategic move to avoid enemies. Whatever the reason, over 1,500 years later, Abuna Yemata Guh remains as breathtaking as ever.
  • Reaching the Abuna Yemata Guh is a challenging and strenuous climb, but this showcases the unwavering dedication of pilgrims who make the journey.
  • Abuna Yemata Guh Church is a site where history and spirituality meet. Carved entirely into a cliff’s face, this church has been a sanctuary since the 5th century.
  • The church of Abuna Yemata Guh is located in a remote area of the Gheralta Hills, and the journey to reach it is often an adventure in itself.
  • Hidden high in the sandstone cliffs of Tigray, Abuna Yemata Guh is considered one of the best preserved monolithic churches in Ethiopia.
  • Entrance of Abuna Yemata Guh. Image Credit: Great Big Story/Youtube.com. The real climb begins once you have reached the base of the cliff.
  • These are the words of Ethiopians when they talk about climbing Abuna Yemata Guh, a rock-hewn Church in northern Ethiopia.
  • One of the monks, Abuna Yemata, carved a cave into the sandstone pinnacle of Guh in what has become known as the Abuna Yemata Guh church.
  • At Abuna Yemata Guh in northern Ethiopia, this risky and thrilling experience is common practice for a few dedicated priests.