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Lalibela

by sachara - last update: Sep 4, 2004

ceremony Lalibela
Lalibela is famous for its rock-hewn churches.Lalibala attracted allready visitors in the 16th century, but is a still a very isolated place. Till 1997 Lalibela was still unreachable during the wet season.

Lalibela was the capital of the Zagwe dynasty in the 12th and 13th century. In that time Lalibela was known as Roha. After the death of King Lalibela the town was named after him. King Lalibela, after coming back from his fly to Jerusalem, decided to build this new holy city on African soil in the Lasta mountains.

In February 2004 we visited Lalibela for two days. It was enough to see all the rock-hewn churches in town. If you like also to visit the churches outside of town, it is advisble to spend more days in the area.
Bet Gabriel Rafael
In Lalibela are two groups of rock-hewn churches, the northern group and the eastern group. You can find Bet Gabriel-Rafael in the eastern group.
During the ceremony in honour of the beginning of the fast period, this little boy was sitting high above the chanting and praying group of priests and pilgrims near the Bet Maryam.
boy sitting high and dry

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OverviewThings to Do
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Restaurants
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NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
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TransportationLocal Customs
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Ceremony at the start of the fast periodFebruary, 2004 7

Comments for sachara about Lalibela
elae Tue Feb 10, 2009 21:39 UTC
 would love to try it*
hunterV Wed Nov 26, 2008 19:10 UTC
 Wow, yery attractive place I'm sure! Interesting traditions!
toonsarah Wed Oct 1, 2008 13:01 UTC
 I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your fascinating account of your visit here - one of the places high on my wish-list!
croisbeauty Sun Nov 25, 2007 16:00 UTC
 looks very inviting, wanna go there, must have been great experience
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