Africa’s cultural landmarks: rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia

Aeon Essays7/9/2026

Summary

The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia, are unique cultural landmarks carved from a single rock, top-to-bottom. Unlike most buildings that are constructed stone by stone from the bottom up, these churches are created in a different manner. The information is presented by Aeon Video.

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