Bete Giyorgis, Rock Hewn Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

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Bete Giyorgis (St George's Church) was carved into stone; no bricks were used. A trench was cut around a block. From that block the church was carved. The church was built in the 12th century by request of King Lalibela

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Size: 12710px × 6548px
Location: Lalibela, Ethiopia
Photo credit: © dleiva / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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