Church of Saint George, Lalibela
Monolithic rock-hewn Ethiopian Orthodox church, carved top-down from single volcanic rock in 12th–13th c. under King Gebre Mesqel Lalibela. Cross-shaped plan, set below ground level (approx. 12 m / 39 ft deep). Major pilgrimage site, symbol of medieval Ethiopian architecture.
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Continent: Africa
Capital: Addis Ababa
Currency: Ethiopian birr (Br). Sub: 100 santims
Coins: 1/5/10/25/50s; 1 birr
Connections: Birthplace of coffee; Ethiopian (Geʽez) calendar; Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (aka Abyssinian Church)
