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ISSUE TWO | SEPT/OCT

Places to visit in

Ethiopia

Street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

LALIBELA This medieval settlement was designed to be a kind of second Jerusalem and
modern day inhabitants remain proud of this distinction.
Lalibela is perched in the middle of a broad church complex made entire of rock. Aksum
There are 11 churches in the settlement, monolithic and grand, all built by King Lalibela as early as Aksum is a city in northern Ethiopia. It’s known for its
the 12th century. tall, carved obelisks, relics of the ancient Kingdom of
Remarkable because of the architectural design, the churches are actually dug into the ground. Aksum. Most are in the northern Stelae Park, including
The most famous, and most beautiful, is St George’s Cathedral. An awe-inspiring sight. a huge fallen pillar, now in pieces. Centuries-old St.
Mary of Zion is a Christian church and pilgrimage
site believed to have housed the biblical Ark of the
Covenant.
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