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In the heart of Ethiopia is situated one of its holiest towns, known as Lalibela, where a group of eleven monolithic rock-hewn churches stand. They are the biggest monolithic temples in the world, and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, yet much mystery still surrounds their construction.

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  1. ToadyOak

    Hewing it all out of stone: negative space technique used to carve out Sphinx.

  2. Lucas Holt

    wow I’m glad I found this little channel. good stuff!!

  3. Number Five

    A similar building method was used to create a Hindu temple in Ellora, India (just northeast of Mumbai); Google “Kailasa Temple” for images, videos, etc.

  4. Bihon Abera

    I always proud of by this wonderfull church. This is built around the bigging of 12 Centure. Thanks my God to give such art fine church

    1. Ancient Origins

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