Lalibela. Church of Bet Medhane Alem (Holy Saviour).Side elevation

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ETHIOPIAN ZAGWE DYNASTY Anonymous: Bet Medhane Alem is the largest monolithic rock-hewn church in the world. It is thought that the church was intended as a copy of the Tsion Maryam church in Axum. The church is being protected from the rains by the metal roof and framework.

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