Lalibela, Ethiopia (ላሊበላ) - Tour of the Incredible Rock Churches!
Lalibela, Ethiopia (ላሊበላ) is home to the incredible rock churches of Lalibela, carved from single blocks of stone. Here's my blog:
When I traveled to Ethiopia, I first stayed in Addis Ababa. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to get to Lalibela, a destination I had dreamed of visiting, because I didn't really have the time to take the bus, and I didn't think I could afford the flight. But one day, I decided to drop by the Ethiopian Airlines office in downtown Addis, and they gave me a quote for a roundtrip flight to Lalibela at just over $100. I took it, and I'm so glad I was able to visit this incredible little town.
Lalibela, Ethiopia (ላሊበላ) is one of the most important and holy cities in all of Ethiopia for followers of the Ethiopian orthodox church. Under control of King Lalibela, the goal was to turn the small town into a the second Jerusalem. Building rock churches and setting his holy city up in the same design and layout as that of Jerusalem, the King aimed to make his capital city a spiritual homeland.
The churches of Lalibela are on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites, with 11 of the churches qualifying. When you buy an entrance ticket, you can then tour all 11 of the churches. Many of them are connected and in there are three main clusters of churches. The first and ultimately most important of the churches in Lalibela (and show first in this video) is the Church of Saint George. This is the best preserved and it stands all alone, carved into the giant red stone. When I was there, it was a good morning because there was a small ceremony going on, and lots of local Ethiopian pilgrims had come to pay respect and worship at the church. To get down to the bottom of the church there's only a single entrance, through a trench leading to the bottom.
After walking around the Church of Saint George we proceeded on to the other churches of Lalibela including the House of Golgotha, House of Emanuel, and the House of the Saviour of the World, all of which were incredibly stunning. One of the most amazing aspects of the churches is that they are rock hewn, cut from single blocks of stone, and literally carved out by hand. So the builders had to begin from the roof, carving down until they had the shape of a church, and then start carving the church out to create a structure that could be used. After the construction of the rock churches of Lalibela, they were then decorated and painted with beautiful colors. Seeing the churches is such an impressive site!
If you have the chance to visit Ethiopia, definitely make a point to stop by the rock churches of Lalibela, especially if you enjoy either history or architecture. The attractions are still no overcrowded with foreign tourists, and mostly cater to local Ethiopian pilgrims.
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Home Visit, Lalibela, Ethiopia
Video of small tour group's experiences while visiting the home of a local family in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Includes cooking injera bread and sharing in the Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
Interview with Tour Guide in the Holly City of Lalibela - Ethiopia May 2017
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Lalibela: A place where faith, mystery and miracles coexist
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Lalibela's World Famous Churches, Ethiopia Part 4 (Travel documentary in Urdu Hindi)
Lalibela (Amharic: ላሊበላ?) is a town in Amhara Region, northern Ethiopia famous for monolithic rock-cut churches. The whole of Lalibela offers an exceptional testimony to the medieval and post-medieval civilization of Ethiopia. Lalibela is one of Ethiopia's holiest cities, second only to Aksum, and a center of pilgrimage. Unlike Aksum, the population of Lalibela is almost completely Ethiopian Orthodox Christian. Ethiopia is one of the earliest nations to adopt Christianity in the first half of the fourth century, and its historical roots date to the time of the Apostles. The churches themselves date from the seventh to thirteenth centuries, and are traditionally dated to the reign of the Zagwe dynasty king Gebre Mesqel Lalibela.
The layout and names of the major buildings in Lalibela are widely accepted, especially by local clergy, to be a symbolic representation of Jerusalem.
Ethiopia Lalibela Churches Jim Rogers
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Lalibela is known around the world for its monolithic churches which play an important part in the history of rock-cut architecture. Though the dating of the churches is not well established, most are thought to have been built during the reign of Lalibela, namely during the 12th and 13th centuries. There are 13 churches, assembled in four groups:
The Northern Group: Bete Medhane Alem, home to the Lalibela Cross and believed to be the largest monolithic church in the world, probably a copy of St Mary of Zion in Aksum. It is linked to Bete Maryam (possibly the oldest of the churches), Bete Golgotha (known for its arts and said to contain the tomb of King Lalibela), the Selassie Chapel and the Tomb of Adam.
The Western Group: Bete Giyorgis, said to be the most finely executed and best preserved church.
The Eastern Group: Bete Amanuel (possibly the former royal chapel), Bete Merkorios (which may be a former prison), Bete Abba Libanos and Bete Gabriel-Rufael (possibly a former royal palace), linked to a holy bakery.
Farther afield lie the monastery of Ashetan Maryam and Yimrehane Kristos church (possibly eleventh century, built in the Aksumite fashion but within a cave).
There is some controversy as to when some of the churches were constructed. David Buxton established the generally-accepted chronology, noting that two of them follow, with great fidelity of detail, the tradition represented by Debra Damo as modified at Yemrahana Kristos. Since the time spent to carve these structures from the living rock must have taken longer than the few decades of King Lalibela's reign, Buxton assumes that the work extended into the 14th century. However, David Phillipson, professor of African archeology at Cambridge University, has proposed that the churches of Merkorios, Gabriel-Rufael, and Danagel were initially carved out of the rock half a millennium earlier, as fortifications or other palace structures in the waning days of the Axumite Kingdom, and that Lalibela's name simply came to be associated with them after his death. On the other hand, local historian Getachew Mekonnen credits Masqal Kibra, Lalibela's queen, with having one of the rock-hewn churches (Abba Libanos) built as a memorial for her husband after his death.
Contrary to theories advocated by writers like Graham Hancock, the great rock-hewn churches of Lalibela were not built with the help of the Knights Templar; abundant evidence exists to show that they were produced solely by medieval Ethiopian civilization. For example, while Buxton notes the existence of a tradition that Abyssinians invoked the aid of foreigners to construct these monolithic churches, and admits that there are clearly signs of Coptic influence in some decorative details (hardly surprising given the theological, ecclesiastical, and cultural links between the Ethiopian Orthodox and Coptic Orthodox Churches), he is adamant about the native origins of these creations: But the significant fact is remains that the rock-churches continue to follow the style of the local built-up prototypes, which themselves retain clear evidence of their basically Axumite origin.
The churches are also a significant engineering feat, given that they are all associated with water (which fills the wells next to many of the churches) exploiting an artesian geological system that brings the water up to the top of the mountain ridge on which the city rests.
A pilgrimage to Lalibela for Christmas
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Charming Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia in HD
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. Lalibela is a high place of Ethiopian Christianity, still today a place of pilmigrage and devotion.
In a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia, some 645 km from Addis Ababa, eleven medieval monolithic churches were carved out of rock. Their building is attributed to King Lalibela who set out to construct in the 12th century a ‘New Jerusalem’, after Muslim conquests halted Christian pilgrimages to the holy Land. Lalibela flourished after the decline of the Aksum Empire.
There are two main groups of churches – to the north of the river Jordan: Biete Medhani Alem (House of the Saviour of the World), Biete Mariam (House of Mary), Biete Maskal (House of the Cross), Biete Denagel (House of Virgins), Biete Golgotha Mikael (House of Golgotha Mikael); and to the south of the river, Biete Amanuel (House of Emmanuel), Biete Qeddus Mercoreus (House of St. Mercoreos), Biete Abba Libanos (House of Abbot Libanos), Biete Gabriel Raphael (House of Gabriel Raphael), and Biete Lehem (House of Holy Bread). The eleventh church, Biete Ghiorgis (House of St. George), is isolated from the others, but connected by a system of trenches.
The churches were not constructed in a traditional way but rather were hewn from the living rock of monolithic blocks. These blocks were further chiselled out, forming doors, windows, columns, various floors, roofs etc. This gigantic work was further completed with an extensive system of drainage ditches, trenches and ceremonial passages, some with openings to hermit caves and catacombs.
Biete Medhani Alem, with its five aisles, is believed to be the largest monolithic church in the world, while Biete Ghiorgis has a remarkable cruciform plan. Most were probably used as churches from the outset, but Biete Mercoreos and Biete Gabriel Rafael may formerly have been royal residences. Several of the interiors are decorated with mural paintings.
Near the churches, the village of Lalibela has two storey round houses, constructed of local red stone, and known as the Lasta Tukuls. These exceptional churches have been the focus of pilgrimage for Coptic Christians since the 12th century.
LALIBELA ላሊበላ Ethiopia, by local Guide part 1.
LALIBELA Ethiopia, by local Guide. ላሊበላ በአካባቢው አስተርጓሚ አንደበት part 1.
Lalibela ላሊበላ Ethiopia, by Local Guide part 2.
Lalibela Ethiopia, by Local Guide, ላሊበላ ኢትዮጵያ በአካባቢው አስጎብኚ አንደበት. part 2.
Dagmawi Lalibela
Lalibela is a town in northern Ethiopia famous for monolithic rock-cut churches. Lalibela is one of Ethiopia's holiest cities, second only toAksum, and a center of pilgrimage. Unlike Aksum, the population of Lalibela is almost completely Ethiopian Orthodox Christian. Ethiopia is one of the earliest nations to adopt Christianity in the first half of the fourth century, and its historical roots date to the time of the Apostles.
The layout and names of the major buildings in Lalibela are widely accepted, especially by local clergy, to be a symbolic representation of Jerusalem.[1] This has led some experts to date the current church forms to the years following the capture of Jerusalem in 1187 by Muslim leader, Saladin.
....Dasash....Lalibela, Ethiopia....
In Lalibela there were so many children. Beggar children. Children who could go to school but choose instead to beg (or parents make them) because there's better money right here and now from begging then from getting an education. I'm sure a lot of these kids are seriously in need, but our guide was very adament that we do NOT give to these children. But it was hard....hard not to give. So we prayed God would show us if there was something we could do to help these lovely people. Then as we were driving along the road to see another church in the countryside outside the town we noticed a group of children playing by the road. I looked out the window just in time to see a small girl with a big lump on the side of her face. We asked our guide about her and the story was like many others I'm sure...but struck a chord with us. This little girl was 7 and had this lump since she was one. Our guide Mario had seen her by the road for years as he guided tourists to this church in the countryside. Others had promised to help her out...but never followed through. They had seen the local Drs but they couldn't help since they don't have the equipment for surgery. After much praying, talking with the little girl's mother, and asking many people advice in Addis, we are planning on helping this little girl by sending her along with her mother to Addis to a good hospital where hopefully she can have the proper surgery and care needed! We are so excited to be able to help Dasash. If you care to help or want to know more details let us know!
Travel Tips for Ethiopia | Gondar to Lalibela
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On top of the Rock Hewn Churches in Lalibela - Ethiopia May 2017
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Inside a Lalibela Ethiopia Church on Christmas!
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Ancient Rock Hewn Churches in Ethiopia with The Traveling Wizard
The Traveling Wizard, aka Bill Wiatrak visits the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lalibela, Ethiopia. A guided tour takes you to each one of the six churches,we visit a local artist painting traditional animal skin paintings, and take a few shots of the village of Lalibela.
Ethiopia/Lalibela 6 (Leddet Festival 2015) Part 28
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Leddet: Ethiopian Christmas Celebration:
The celebration of Ethiopian Christmas (Leddet or Genna in Amharic) is venerated by several activities such as horse racing, Yegena Chewata (a kind of hockey), Gugs (a kind of polo) and attending mesmerizing church service that goes on throughout the night before the actual holiday. The celebration of Ethiopian Christmas is more vibrant in the countryside; therefore today’s’ virtual journey aimed at providing a sneak preview of Genna or Leddet festivity at Lalibela. Lalibela is one of the best places to witness and capture Ethiopian holiday spirit. High in the rocky Lasta Mountains there is an antiquated world with eleven magnificent medieval rock-hewn churches, hidden cellars and caverns, faintly lit hallways was engraved down into the red volcanic rock. Lalibela, a world heritage site, unquestionably ranks among the greatest religious historical sites in the Christian world. Even though the town attracted tourists since the 16th century, amazingly it still remains unaffected by the modern world. Lalibela is a hub of pilgrimage for many Ethiopian Orthodox Christians and being here for main religious festivals like Leddet is more like a blessing. Lalibela, originally known as Roha, was the Zagwe dynasty’s capital in the 12th and 13th centuries. The town named after King Lalibela in honoring him for the construction of the churches. According to local tradition, the churches date from around Lalibela’s regime in the 12th or 13th century. Legend has it that King Lalibela was exiled to Jerusalem in fear of persecution from his half-brother. While enlightened by the buildings in Jerusalem, king Lalibela saw a heavenly dream to build a holy town in Ethiopia. There is one more interesting fact that makes the celebration of Ethiopian Christmas at Lalibela so extraordinary. It is not only celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, it is also celebrating the birth of King Lalibela which happens to be on the same day-Tahesa 29 (January 7).
Conservation Project - Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia
In March 2013, a group of high school students and faculty from the Ross School in East Hampton, New York, traveled to Ethiopia. This midwinter term course provided an intensive experience in documentary photography and filmmaking in a distant land and culture. The group visited the site of Lalibela with WMF local representative Mamo Getahun, and produced this video about WMF's efforts to preserve Biet Gabriel Rafael, one of the eleven rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, carved some 800 years ago.
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