- But here are 10 things we DO know about the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia, from how they were constructed, to the modern rituals that take place in...
- 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.
- During this period, the famous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela were constructed, which remain an important pilgrimage site for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians.
- Not only are the Lalibela churches more refined and accomplished works than other rock-hewn monuments in other parts of the north Ethiopian highlands...
- 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.
- The Rock-Hewn Churches are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and they are also sometimes referred to as Lalibela's Churches.
- Ethiopia’s Northern Circuit – Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela and Mekele. 4 months ago11 min read1 comment. Written by Stephen Gollan.
- 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.