Archaeologists face a race against time to save 800-year-old structures crumbling away from moisture damage.
Conservationists are facing a race against time to prevent one of Ethiopia's most sacred religious site from crumbling away. The ancient churches of Lalibela in northern Ethiopia have been a place of pilgrimage for local Christians since they were constructed 800 years ago. The 11 churches were carved out of the mountainside during the reign of the priest-king Lalibela, who hoped to give Ethiopians a place for pilgrimage inside the country and help them avoid making the dangerous journey to Jerusalem.
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Ethiopia, Djibouti & Somaliland travel guide
Travelling around Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somaliland is a life-altering experience. Together, these three countries offer a heady mix of otherworldly landscapes, captivating cultures, historical wonders and sensational outdoor activities.
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Addis Ababa, Northern Ethiopia, Southern Ethiopia, Eastern Ethiopia, Western Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somaliland, Understand and Survival chapters.
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Conservationists are facing a race against time to prevent one of Ethiopia's most sacred religious site from crumbling away. The ancient churches of Lalibela in northern Ethiopia have been a place of pilgrimage for local Christians since they were constructed 800 years ago. The 11 churches were carved out of the mountainside during the reign of the priest-king Lalibela, who hoped to give Ethiopians a place for pilgrimage inside the country and help them avoid making the dangerous journey to Jerusalem.
Ethiopia, Djibouti & Somaliland travel guide
Travelling around Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somaliland is a life-altering experience. Together, these three countries offer a heady mix of otherworldly landscapes, captivating cultures, historical wonders and sensational outdoor activities.
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Addis Ababa, Northern Ethiopia, Southern Ethiopia, Eastern Ethiopia, Western Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somaliland, Understand and Survival chapters.
Don’t forget the offer of 3 for 2 across all formats
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