since Ethiopian Christian pilgrims could no longer go there, the reigning king—Lalibela—declared the town to be a new Jerusalem. Bet Medhane Alem is the world's largest monolithic church ...

For four years or so, the population of Lalibela town is suffering from the effects of conflicts in the northern part of Ethiopia. There has been continuous power interruption. Electricity is ...

(Nicole Evatt via AP) In this photo provided by Nicole Evatt, eleven rock-hewn churches form the Orthodox Christian holy site of Lalibela in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region, photographed on Jan. 5, 2025.

The 11 medieval monolithic cave churches of this 13th-century 'New Jerusalem' are situated in a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia near a traditional village with circular-shaped dwellings.

The 11 medieval monolithic cave churches of this 13th-century 'New Jerusalem' are situated in a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia near a traditional village with circular-shaped dwellings.

Later, at Kana Restaurant and Bar overlooking Lalibela, we lingered over aromatic awaze tibs (a spicy meat dish) and hearty vegetable stews served on fresh Ethiopian flatbread, or injera.

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Later, at Kana Restaurant and Bar overlooking Lalibela, we lingered over aromatic awaze tibs (a spicy meat dish) and hearty vegetable stews served on fresh Ethiopian flatbread, or injera.

the Ethiopian Church, in its different components, in particular the clergy of the churches of Lalibela, about 500 strong, who have formed a committee placed under the authority of the patriarchy of ...