Dating back to the 12th and 13th Centuries, the churches are designated a World Heritage site.
Source: Exploring the churches carved from rock
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Harar, Ethiopia’s holy Muslim city; Maria Gerth-Niculescu; Deutsche Welle
Top Ten Sites To Visit While In Africa; Africa.com
Africa is a diverse continent rich in cultural artifacts and history. This continent has a lot of secrets for those who are patient and willing to explore.
The Axum Stelae: Multi-Story Buildings of Antiquity?; JP Robinson; Ancient Origins
For those of you already familiar with the remarkable monoliths which stand in Axum, Ethiopia, you will no doubt be aware of their uncanny resemblance to modern tower block apartment buildings.
Source: The Axum Stelae: Multi-Story Buildings of Antiquity?
Camping with wolves and dancing with AK47s: the hidden treasures of Ethiopia; Guy Kelly; Telegraph
Ethiopian UNESCO site to go green for St Patrick’s Day; Colm O Mongaine; RTE
The UNESCO site at Lalibela in Ethiopia is to be lit up with green lights this St Patrick’s Day, it was announced today.
Source: Ethiopian UNESCO site to go green for St Patrick’s Day
The 25 places you need to travel to in 2019; Matador Network
Lalibela: Ethiopian holy city mired in protests and controversy; James Jeffrey; Al Jazeera
The much-vaunted rock-hewn churches of Lalibela have lately become the surprising source of protests and local tensions.
Source: Lalibela: Ethiopian holy city mired in protests and controversy
15 Essential Activities To Do In Ethiopia On A Budget; Africa.com
Ethiopia is one of the oldest and most remarkable places in Africa. It’s got a long and storied history, incredible food, and some of the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites…
Source: 15 Essential Activities To Do In Ethiopia On A Budget – Africa.com
How to travel to Ethiopia on a budget; Mpho Rantao; IOL Travel
Ethiopia is a beautiful country that is worth visiting without emptying your entire wallet.
