Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia in HD
The 11 medieval monolithic cave churches were built or rather carved from the rock by king Lalibela in the 13th century to create a 'New Jerusalem'. In the video: walk around the 11 Lalibela churches, beginning with a morning mass at Bet Giyorgis, and following with Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Danaghel, Bet Gabriel-Rafael, Bet Emanuel, Bet Abba Libanos. At the very end - Yemrehanna Kristos church, located in a natural cavern, 40 km from Lalibela, predating the Lalibela churches by a century. The Lalibela Rock Hewn churches are UNESCO World Heritage site.
Recorded March 2014 in HD with Panasonic TM900.
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ETHIOPIA | Injera, Prehistoric Birds and Church of St. George
We went to Ethiopia. We touristed the famous churches of Lalibela (including the 8th Wonder of the World - Church of St. George), pranced with prehistoric-looking pelicans, monkey'd around with monkeys, sipped on honey wine, hacked away at false banana trees and conversed with the nicest people we have ever met in Africa.
We also raised $41,000 for 30 Ethiopian women in 1 day: crowdrise.com/30for30birthday
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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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EXPLORING ETHIOPIA: The ancient christian CHURCH of SAINT GEORGE in LALIBELA ⛪
SUBSCRIBE: - Allow me to take you on a tour of this very ancient and very famous church, the Church of Saint George in the beautiful town of Lalibela (Ethiopia). This is probably one of the most famous early christian churches in the world and being there in person, in order to see it and to videotape it, was a greatest highlights of my life.
Lalibela (Amharic: ላሊበላ) is a town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia famous for its rock-cut monolithic churches. The whole of Lalibela is a large antiquity of the medieval and post-medieval civilization of Ethiopia.[1] Lalibela is one of Ethiopia's holiest cities, second only to Axum, and a center of pilgrimage. Unlike Axum, the population of Lalibela is almost completely Ethiopian Orthodox Christian.
Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is a rugged, landlocked country split by the Great Rift Valley. With archaeological finds dating back more than 3 million years, it’s a place of ancient culture. Among its important sites are Lalibela with its rock-cut Christian churches from the 12th–13th centuries. Aksum is the ruins of an ancient city with obelisks, tombs, castles and Our Lady Mary of Zion church.
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Lalibela - St. George Church / Bet Giyorgis - Ethiopia / Äthiopien - 26.11.2013
Aufgenommen am 26.11.2013 in Lalibela, in der Region Amhara von Äthiopien.
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In Focus: The Lalibela Churches
Welcome to In Focus. In this series we take a closer look at particular sites, finds and objects from the world of Archaeology.
Today we travel to Ethiopia to see the so-called 'eighth wonder of the world', the Lalibela Churches.
The rock-hewn monolithic Church of St. George at Lalibela, Ethiopia
The Wildlife and Cultures of Ethiopia Adventure (see redfernadventures.com) takes in the most incredible wildlife and cultural locations which Ethiopia has to offer.
During the itinerary, we visit Lalibela to see the eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that have been referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World.
These incredible buildings are carved out of the bedrock.
St. George's is the most spectacular and is cruxiform (cross shaped) and even has cruxiform pillars inside.
The current church has been dated to the late 12th or early 13th century AD, and thought to have been constructed during the reign of King Gebre Mesqel Lalibela, of the late Zagwe dynasty.
Exploring all eleven churches one of the greatest cultural experiences in Africa. Often, we find priests inside the churches, chanting ancient prayers and psalms.
No where in the world are history and culture so vivid as Ethiopia!
This video was shot during a 2017 Redfern expedition to Ethiopia!
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Lalibela, the Church of St. George
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The Northern group of churches of Lalibela (Ethiopia)
Caution: Video taken during Genna (Christmas)
Lalibela is a town in northern Ethiopia. Lalibela is one of Ethiopia's holiest cities, second only to Aksum, and is a center of pilgrimage for much of the country. Unlike Aksum, the population of Lalibela is almost completely Ethiopian Orthodox Christian. Lalibela was intended to be a New Jerusalem in response to the capture of Jerusalem by Muslims, and many of its historic buildings take their name and layout from buildings in Jerusalem.[citation needed]
Located in the Semien Wollo Zone of the Amhara ethnic division, or kilil at 2,500 meters above sea level, Lalibela has a latitude and longitude of 12°02′N 39°02′E
This rural town 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: Bet 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.
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Church of St George at LALIBELA Ethiopia
The Church of St George dates back to the 11th Century. Where did the Ethiopians of that time find the technology to build/carve out such a magnificent structure from the living bedrock? No one truly knows...the hand of God?
No serious academics has the answer..other than it is there so it was done. This is a mystery as deep as the Giza Pyramids
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A day in Lalibela, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church's beating heart. The churches are said to have been carved by King Lalibela, and the locals believe he was helped by angels. The Church of St George is the most popular one, and was hewn/carved out of a single gigantic rock. Enjoy this Ethiopia Travel Vlog, and subscribe for more vlogs from Ethiopia. The journey continues...
►CHARGES: Entry fees to see all 11 churches (even if you only see one): $50. I paid an extra $20 for the guide who showed me around Lalibela all day.
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Church of Saint George, Lalibela
The Church of St. George, named Bete Giyorgis in Amharic, is one of Lalibela's rock-hewn monolithic churches.
MONUMENTAL! Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches, Ethiopia
The Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela are a sight to behold. We visited this world-famous world heritage site in October while on our around the world trip and hopefully captured their magic in this vlog video. When you step into the volcanic rock maze of paths leading to the churches, you feel as if you are transported into the past. Then, seeing a 15m high stone building carved into the rock places you in a state of pure awe. Being inside some of them, makes you appreciate the work put into this world wonder even more.
Ethiopia has a rich history dating back thousands of years yet its most famous ones are only about 700 years old. There are a total of 11 Rock-Hewn Churches in Lalibela split into the North(West) Site, the South(East) Site and the Biet Giyorgis. Navigating is made easier through a map you can get at the entrance or by hiring a guide. A guide is also useful to know when you can and when you should not enter a church, although people will prevent you from entering anyway if there is a mass going on. The most impressive might be the monolithic free-standing churches namely Biet Giorgis (St George), Biete Medhane Alem (House of the Saviour of the World), Biete Maryam (House of Miriam/House of Mary), Biete Amanuel (House of Immanuel), but the other smaller churches which are not free-standing but rather are still connected from one or more sides to the rocks have their own whimsical charm.
If you want to experience Ethiopian religion and culture there is no better place.
Early morning drone flight over Church of Saint George in Lalibela Ethiopia
Beautiful early morning drone flight directly over the Church of Saint George in Lalibela Ethiopia.
The Church of Saint George - Lalibela
The Church of Saint George, one of many churches hewn into the rocky hills of Lalibela
Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia
The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are the most extraordinary man-made sites in sub-Saharan Africa.
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3D Model of Beta Giorgis in lalibela, Ethiopia
Animation based on 3D Laserscans of Beta Giorgis (Church of Saint George). This famous church stands alone in the southwest. Dating to the early 13th century AD, it is the most recently built of the Lalibela churches.
The churches in Lalibela are carved from soft volcanic rock, some cut into the face of a cliff, while others are isolated structures in deeply carved pits with long access passages or trenches. The earliest carved monuments may not have been churches, but in the 10th and 11th centuries AD sophisticated churches of diverse styles were created, with architectural features that scholars believe originated in ancient Aksum, which flourished up to 800 years previously. The finest examples are three-aisle or five-aisle basilicas, carved inside and out, with window openings as well as detailed geometric ornamentation.
This 3D Model is produced by the Zamani Project (University of Cape Town) as part of the African Cultural Heritage Sites and landscapes documentation project. It is derived from high resolution terrestrial Laser-Scan data and represents the site as is with cm accuracy and without any augmentation.
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Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia in HD
Ethiopia the land of Rock-hewn Christian Churches. The 11 medieval monolithic cave churches of this 13th-century 'New Jerusalem' are situated in a .
Ethiopia the land of Rock-hewn Christian Churches. The 11 medieval monolithic cave churches of this 13th-century New Jerusalem are situated in a .
The 11 medieval monolithic cave churches were built or rather carved from the rock by king Lalibela in the 13th century to create a 'New Jerusalem'. In the video: .
This is a documentary from CNN Millenium about the history of Lalibela churches, and their rich cultural significance for Ethiopians. Check out .
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Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia
Lalibela has 11 churches carved out of stone. 4 of these are monolithic, stand-alone, carved out of a single gigantic rock. The others are attached to the hillside, also carved from solid rock. Built over 23 years in the 12th century, they are an engineering and civic marvel.
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