This church was painstakingly excavated by hammer and chisel in the 12th century. IT’S impossible to see until you’re standing right on top of it, and even then it takes a moment... Read more »
This church was painstakingly excavated by hammer and chisel in the 12th century. IT’S impossible to see until you’re standing right on top of it, and even then it takes a moment... Read more »
Their destination is Lalibela in the north of Ethiopia. A town of approximately 20,000 people, Lalibela’s population swells five-fold in the first days of January, pilgrims converging to celebrate Genna (or Ledet)... Read more »
Their destination is Lalibela in the north of Ethiopia. A town of approximately 20,000 people, Lalibela’s population swells five-fold in the first days of January, pilgrims converging to celebrate Genna (or Ledet)... Read more »
On a visit to ‘magical’ Ethiopia, Clover Stroud is beguiled by the ancient and the everyday. Thousands of people had congregated in the field, including hundreds of priests dressed in brightly coloured,... Read more »
A recent TV show program from History channel by titled ANCIENT ALIENS: THE SERIES! featured Ethiopian historical rock hewn Lalibela churches as part of the show. Researchers claim the art, building techniques... Read more »