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Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches

Rock-CutAfricaEthiopia

11 medieval churches carved top-down from solid rock in Ethiopia. The Church of St. George is a perfect cruciform cut 12m into the ground. Called the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.'

12.0319°, 39.0422°

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Walkthrough videos (5)

Inside Lalibela: The Mysterious Holy SiteInside Lalibela: The Mysterious Holy Site · 60 MinutesRock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, EthiopiaRock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia · The MetLalibela Churches (Part 1/3)Lalibela Churches (Part 1/3) · Ageless RockLalibela Churches (Part 2/3) : Northern GroupLalibela Churches (Part 2/3) : Northern Group · Ageless RockLalibela Churches (Part 3/3) : Eastern GroupLalibela Churches (Part 3/3) : Eastern Group · Ageless Rock

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