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The Church of Saint George (Amharic: Bete Giyorgis) is one of eleven rock-hewnmonolithic churches in Lalibela, a city in...
10/11/2019

The Church of Saint George (Amharic: Bete Giyorgis) is one of eleven rock-hewnmonolithic churches in Lalibela, a city in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Originally named Roha (Warwar), the historical and religious site was named Lalibela after the King Gebre Mesqel Lalibela of the Zagwe dynasty, who commissioned its construction. He is regarded as a saint by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

In total, there are 13 rock churches in Lalibela — some are monolithic, a few are semi-monolithic (joined to the rock in...
10/11/2019

In total, there are 13 rock churches in Lalibela — some are monolithic, a few are semi-monolithic (joined to the rock in some parts) and others are carved into the rock. They are divided into threegroups: the north-western churches, southeasternchurches and Saint George which stands apart from the other clusters.

Biete Medhane Alem is an Orthodox underground monolith rock-cut church found in the fristgroups that have 6 churchs.
It was built during the Zagwe dynasty.
It is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site at Lalibela.Biete Medhane Alem (House of the Saviour of the World) is home to the Lalibela Cross

Lalibela is a town in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia. It's known for its distinctive rock-cut churches dating fr...
10/11/2019

Lalibela is a town in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia. It's known for its distinctive rock-cut churches dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, which are pilgrimage sites for Coptic Christians. Carved out of rock, the subterranean monoliths include huge Bete Medhane Alem, and cross-shaped Bete Giyorgis. Many are joined by tunnels and trenches, and some have carved bas-reliefs and colored frescoes inside.

Weather: 23°C, Wind E at 5 km/h, 36% Humidity

Population: 17,367 (2007)

Local time: Sunday 2:14 PM

Region: Amhara Region

Zone: North Wollo Zone

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