Famed for its monolithic rock-hewn churches, Lalibela is one of the most remarkable architectural and cultural heritage sites in the world.
Pilgrimage to Lalibela, crowds near Bete Giyorgis lkpro - Shutterstock
Injera is a staple dish of Ethiopia MagicBones - Shutterstock
In Ethiopia, the dietary practices of Coptic Christians remain a vital part of their identity, linking faith, history, and daily life
Interior of the church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, the most sacred place for all Orthodox Ethiopians in Aksum, Ethiopia. Dmitry Chulov - Shutterstock
According to Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, the Ark was taken to Axum by Menelik I, the legendary son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
Biete Giyorgis, the famous cross-shaped church of Lalibela Vadim–N - Shutterstock
Famous cross-shaped rock church dedicated to St. George, patron saint of Ethiopia
Biete Maryam, beautiful inner decoration Jens Otte - Shutterstock
Bete Maryam (“House of Mary”) is an Ethiopian Orthodox church in Lalibela, and is considered the oldest of the eleven rock-hewn churches in the area
Biete Medhane Alem is a monolithic orthodox church carved in rock. Arthus - Shutterstock
Bete Medhane Alem (“House of the Savior of the World”) is the largest and tallest monolithic church in Lalibela
Chapel of the Tablet in the church of Our Lady Mary of Zion in Axum, Ethiopia. Matyas Rehak - Shutterstock
Tradition claims that the Ark of the Covenant was brought from Jerusalem to Aksum by Menelik I to this Chapel