states: [ethiopia]
category: cultural
year: 1978
location: Amhara Region
region: Africa
latitude/longitude: 12.0293500000, 39.0404200000
Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ethiopia, is a medieval marvel of 11 rock-hewn churches carved from solid stone in the 12th and 13th centuries. Built as a "New Jerusalem," these monolithic structures feature intricate designs and sacred significance. This site showcases Ethiopia’s extraordinary Christian heritage and architectural ingenuity.
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