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Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

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    May 1, 2024

    The rock churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are eleven churches, each carved out of the surrounding rock formation as a monolith around the year 1250. Their construction was originally attributed to Emperor Lalibela, who wanted to build a "New Jerusalem" in the 12th century after Muslim conquests brought Christian pilgrimages to the Holy Land to a standstill. The holy city of Lalibela experienced its heyday after the fall of the Aksum Empire.

    The churches are located in the central Ethiopian highlands in the urban area of the growing town of Lalibela. They still serve their original purpose and are visited by Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims.
    The church buildings have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978.


    More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felsenkirchen_von_Lalibela

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