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The Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches are located in Ethiopia, a country in East Africa, and they’re special because they weren’t built up from the ground — they were carved down into solid rock!
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Unlike regular churches that are built with blocks going up toward the sky, the Lalibela churches were made by carving downward into red volcanic rock — imagine carving a huge sculpture out of modeling clay, but way bigger!
The Lalibela Churches were built around 900 years ago, during the reign of King Lalibela, who wanted to create a “New Jerusalem” for people who couldn’t make the long journey to the real Jerusalem!
The Lalibela Churches became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, which means they’re so special that the whole world works together to protect them!
