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Geneta Mariam Monolithic Church

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13th-century monolithic rock-cut church in Lasta, Amhara region, attributed to King Yekuno Amlak. Free-standing church carved from a single block of red volcanic tuff, similar in technique to the churches of Lalibela 25 km away. The church preserves elaborate frescoes.

12.0017°, 39.0750°

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