March
12
/ 2023
In the heart of Ethiopia, there lies a town of unparalleled beauty and wonder. Lalibela is home to eleven monolithic rock-hewn churches, the largest of their kind in the world, which have been standing for at least 800 years. They are a UNESCO World Heritage site, and while much is known about their history, there are still many unanswered questions about their construction. Legends speak of an angel who requested their creation, while modern-day archaeologists are baffled by the tools and techniques used to create them. Located in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia, approximately 370 miles (600 kilometers) north of Addis Ababa, Lalibela sits at an elevation of 8,200 feet (2,500 meters). At the heart of the town is an
