Rock Hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia

Lalibela Ethiopia: The Unreal City of Rock Churches 

Lalibela is the name of a town in northern Ethiopia, famous for monolithic rock-cut churches. Lalibela is also the name of one king of medieval Ethiopia who had these churches built during his reign. The eleven monolithic churches are carved out of volcanic tuff basalt and have been dated by carbon 14 to be from the 12th century. They are carved out of solid rock without any mortar; many with symmetrical designs.

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela

Lalibela is one of UNESCO's world heritage sites

It is one of Ethiopia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The town has a population of 11,730 from 1994 figures and is inhabited by members of Beta Israel who are known as Ethiopian Jews.

What is inside Fasil Ghebbi of Gondar, Ethiopia

Fasil Ghebbi holds some of the best architectures in The World.

Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress located in the center of Gondar, Ethiopia. Built by Emperor Fasilides around 1635, it is the site where many Emperors were crowned and entombed for over 200 years.

Fasil Ghebbi includes Fasilides castle, Iyasu’s palace, Dawit's Hall, Empress Mentewab's castle, Yohannes's chancellery and library, Emperor Bakaffa's banqueting hall, stables, and several churches, including Asasame Qeddus Mikael, Elfign Giyorgis, and Gemjabet Mariyam are among the structures.

Fasilides Castle, also known as Enqulal Gemb or Egg Castle

Fasilides Castle, also known as Enqulal Gemb or Egg Castle because of the egg-shaped domed roofs of its corner towers, was erected in the late 1630s and stands in a grassy courtyard surrounded by other palaces and castles. With its massive towers and overhanging battlemented walls, it's a sight to behold.

Fasilides Castle, also known as Enqulal Gemb or Egg Castle