03/09/2015
These Photos are taken in and around Sarzena Mikael Monastery outside Lalibela, which is approximately 27KM aloof from town. Sarzena Mikael is early 6th century rock hewn church from the period of the famous Axumite King, King Caleb. Sarzena Mikael is one of the earliest rock hewn churches in Ethiopia. It is the only Axumite Period Rock Hewn Church at the closest distance from Lalibela with beautiful landscape all the way to this ancient monastery.
Photoes, below are, 1- Bilbala Wenz, the river that crosses the rocky valley near the monastery. 2- The village & landscape during harvest near this countryside monastery. 3- The vegetation around the monastery. 4- Sarzena Mikael Rock Hewn Church Courtyard. 5- The drainage of this ancient rock hewn church.
