Mysterious "Lalibelly" in Ethiopia Bashny.Net

I advise you to read further about the unusual complex of churches called "Lalibelly" in the ancient town of Lalibela, founded in the 12th century BC Central Ethiopia.





Lalibela is one of the holiest places in the country, second in value only to Aksum. Initially, it was called Roha, and later was named the most significant dynasty emperor Zague king Lalibela.
Currently, the majority of Lalibela preserved monuments of medieval Ethiopia, which is why the city is recognized as the eighth wonder of the UNESCO association of light and a symbol of the Christian religion, so widespread in the country. The main attraction is a complex Lalibelly churches that were built right inside the rocks. According to historians, 11 underground hramovbyli carved into volcanic tufev the late 12th century AD during the reign of Emperor Lalibela aforementioned. Their creation took about 23 year! According to local legend, before ascending to the throne of Emperor Lalibela he was in Jerusalem, where he was taken up into heaven, and saw the celestial temples and got the job (or want to own) to create copies. He visited a vision, and one of them on the journey to Jerusalem. According to legend, he decided to create his own holy city in the secluded mountains.