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Lalibela, Amhara region, Ethiopia: rock-hewn Church of Saint George / Biete Giyorgis - carved from red volcanic rock in the shape of a cross - 12th century - the most famous of the eleven monolithic churches in Lalibela - Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church - UNESCO world heritage site

Lalibela, Amhara region, Ethiopia: rock-hewn Church of Saint George / Biete Giyorgis - carved from red volcanic rock in the shape of a cross - 12th century - the most famous of the eleven monolithic churches in Lalibela - 45º view - Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church - UNESCO world heritage site - photo by M.Torres

LALIBELA, ETHIOPIA - CIRCA AUGUST 2007 - The paintings of Lalibela are now coverd and protected by UNESCO. This protection will ensure the paintings will stay safe for generations to come.

LALIBELA, ETHIOPIA - 26 AUGUST 2007 - Pilgrims gather at the top of a rock hewn church to pray on a sunday. Although services are carried out through out Lalibela each day, Sundays turn out the greatest local crowds. Many of these pilgrims have relocated to lalibela due to its religious roots.

The rock-hewn church of St. George (Bet Giyorgis) in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century.

Lalibela, Amhara region, Ethiopia: rock-hewn Church of Saint George / Biete Giyorgis - carved from red volcanic rock in the shape of a cross - 12th century - the most famous of the eleven monolithic churches in Lalibela - Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church - UNESCO world heritage site - photo by M.Torres

Lalibela, Amhara region, Ethiopia: rock-hewn Church of Saint George / Biete Giyorgis - seen from above - carved from red volcanic rock in the shape of a cross - 12th century - Ethiopian Orthodox Church - UNESCO world heritage site - photo by M.Torres

Architectural detail of the iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lalibela, Amhara region, Ethiopia: ornate window at the rock-hewn Church of Saint George / Biete Giyorgis - carved from red volcanic rock in the shape of a cross - 12th century - the most famous of the eleven monolithic churches in Lalibela - Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church - UNESCO world heritage site - photo by M.Torres

Main View to the Church of Saint George, one of many churches hewn into the rocky hills of Lalibela, Ethiopia

An interior of the iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

LALIBELA, ETHIOPIA - 28 AUGUST 2007 - A painting inside a rock hewn church. UNESCO have now taken over responsibilities of all Lalibela churches so its arts and artifacts are safe for centuries to come.

LALIBELA, ETHIOPIA - 28 AUGUST 2007 - A painting inside a rock hewn church. UNESCO have now taken over responsibilities of all Lalibela churches so its arts and artifacts are safe for centuries to come.

Lalibela, Ethiopia - August 22, 2010: Seven teenage Ethiopian girls in traditional dress stand and kneel together outside the Church of St. George (Bete Giyorgis in Amharic) in Lalibela, Ethiopia. The church was built in the early 13th century.

Holes dug into the surrounding rockface of the Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela.

The Church of St. George is one of eleven sunken monolithic churches in Lalibela

Main View to the Church of Saint George, one of many churches hewn into the rocky hills of Lalibela, Ethiopia

Lalibela, Amhara region, Ethiopia: rock-hewn Church of Saint George / Biete Giyorgis - carved from red volcanic rock in the shape of a cross - 12th century - the most famous of the eleven monolithic churches in Lalibela - Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church - UNESCO world heritage site - photo by M.Torres

LALIBELA, ETHIOPIA - AUGUST 25 2007 - A priets displays a golden cross. Each church in Ethiopia has its own cross that is solid gold and worth thousands of dollars.

LALIBELA, ETHIOPIA - CIRCA AUGUST 2007 - A Priest shows off a golden cross. Each rock hewn church has its own unique cross that is are said to be priceless. UNESCO have take care of all the churches ensuring the crosses are safe and secure at all times.

Lalibela, Amhara region, Ethiopia: rock-hewn Church of Saint George / Biete Giyorgis - carved from red volcanic rock in the shape of a cross - 12th century - the most famous of the eleven monolithic churches in Lalibela - Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church - UNESCO world heritage site - photo by M.Torres

Lalibela, Ethiopia - August 8, 2011: Ethiopian Priest in the Biete Giyorgis Church in Lalibela holds an ancient wooden cross. The church is part of the greater Lalibela church complex that is part of the UNESCO complex. A number of rock hewn churches are all linked together to make up this magical complex.

Religious paintings decorate the iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela.

The high ceiling of the Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The high ceiling of the Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lalibela, Amhara region, Ethiopia: fron view of the rock-hewn Church of Saint George / Biete Giyorgis - carved from red volcanic rock in the shape of a cross - 12th century - the most famous of the eleven monolithic churches in Lalibela - Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church - UNESCO world heritage site - photo by M.Torres

Lalibela, Amhara region, Ethiopia: rock-hewn Church of Saint George / Biete Giyorgis - seen from above - carved from red volcanic rock in the shape of a cross - 12th century - the most famous of the eleven monolithic churches in Lalibela - Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church - UNESCO world heritage site - photo by M.Torres

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visitors marvel at the iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lalibela, Ethiopia - August 23, 2007: An Ethiopian priest read a bible in the light.Rock hewn churces make up the UNESCO world heritage site of Lalibela. each church is home to an orthodox priest. the priests spent their days studying the bible and acting as guides for toursits.

LALIBELA, ETHIOPIA - 28 AUGUST 2007 - A painting inside a rock hewn church. UNESCO have now taken over responsibilities of all Lalibela churches so its arts and artifacts are safe for centuries to come.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Architectural detail of the iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Architectural detail of the iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A wooden chest to represent the ark of the covenant at the Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Architectural detail of the iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Architectural detail of the floor at the Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela.

Architectural detail of the iconic Church of St. George (Biete Ghirogis) in Lalibela. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century AD, it is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches that are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.