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Lalibela: Ethiopia’s ancient sculpted churches

Eleven ancient churches carved from solid rock can be seen at Lalibela, northern Ethiopia. These architectural wonders are named after a 12th century king who aspired to build a ‘New Jerusalem’. Lalibela is a UNESCO World Heritage site, visited annually by thousands of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. The city of Aksum »

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