[Humal]

Thanks for the pictures; they are unique. I’ve never heard of this place.

[Humal]

Here is a site that tells more about the history of the site and gives more pictures.

http://www.ethiopiantreasures.toucansurf.com/pages/lalibela.htm

It says the churches “In Lalibela there are 11 churches cut out of solid red volcanic rock, which are constructed to represent Jerusalem.” I wonder why “11 churches” instead of 12 to represent the 12 tribes of Israel?