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Ger'alta, The Home of Ethiopia's Christian Heritage

It is likely that the rock-hewn churches in the Ger'alta-Hawzen area were sculpted during the reigns of Emperor Kaleb (A.D. 510-558) and his successor Emperor Guebre-Meskel (A.D.558-584), writes an antiquities expert.

  • Ethiopia:   Experience Ethiopia!

    Ethiopian Herald, 9 September 2015

    Ethiopia, Abyssinia, land of Habesha, is a country mentioned 40 times in the Bible for its hospitality. Starting with the time of Prophet Mohammad, the Koran tells us that the… Read more »

Photo Essay

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    Ethiopian Churches, December 2011

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    Christmas is a time to be reminded of the ancient traditions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, an institution which traces its origins to early New Testament times. The church celebrates its Christmas ... see more »

InFocus

Capital FM

Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela - Ethiopia: The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela were constructed in the 13th century by the Christians as their new pilgrimage center and holy land.

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