- The rock- hewn churches of Lalibela are called the eighth wonders of the world. Until today, many people had speculated about how these churches were made.
- The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela - northwestern group. In 1997 a 7kg gold cross was stolen from this church by an Ethiopian antique dealer and sold to a...
- During this period, the famous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela were constructed, which remain an important pilgrimage site for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians.
- Lalibela is home to eleven monolithic rock-hewn churches, the largest of their kind in the world, which have been standing for at least 800 years.
- Days can be spent exploring the mysterious rock hewn churches carved from solid rock by one of the last kings of the Zagwe dynasty, Lalibela.
- With 11 rock-hewn churches, Lalibela is understandably a place of pilgrimage for those in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
- Known for its ancient rock-hewn churches, Lalibela is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a spiritual haven for the faithful and curious alike.
- Ethiopia’s Northern Circuit – Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela and Mekele. 4 months ago11 min read1 comment. Written by Stephen Gollan.
- The Rock-Hewn Churches are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and they are also sometimes referred to as Lalibela's Churches.