Lalibela

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Sep 082012
 
Lalibela3It is a medieval settlement in the northern Ethiopia and the site of eleven rock hewn churches believed to be built some 800 years ago. The town flourishes as a museum of rock hewn churches. The construction of these churches is attributed to king Lalibela at high point of Zagwe period, a memorial to the level of civilization reached during that period. The rock hewn churches of Lalibela have been recognized by UNESCO as part of the world cultural heritage site in 1978
Lalibela3It is a medieval settlement in the northern Ethiopia and the site of eleven rock hewn churches believed to be built some 800 years ago. The town flourishes as a museum of rock hewn churches. The construction of these churches is attributed to king Lalibela at high point of Zagwe period, a memorial to the level of civilization reached during that period. The rock hewn churches of Lalibela have been recognized by UNESCO as part of the world cultural heritage site in 1978

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lalibela

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It is a medieval settlement in the northern Ethiopia and the site of eleven rock hewn churches believed to be built some 800 years ago. The town flourishes as a museum of rock hewn churches. The construction of these churches is attributed to king Lalibela at high point of Zagwe period, a memorial to the level of civilization reached during that period. The rock hewn churches of Lalibela have been recognized by UNESCO as part of the world cultural heritage site in 1978.