Set at 3150m, atop Abune Yosef mountain, is this monastery where the local priests believe they're 'closer to heaven and God', and it's easy to see why…
Bet Merkorios church may have been larger than its current size. It is accessible via a long, narrow, pitch-black tunnel from Bet Gabriel-Rafael's side.
Biete Qeddus Mercoreus is an underground Orthodox rock-cut monolith church located in Lalibela, Ethiopia. It was built during the Kingdom of Axum.
Biete Qeddus Mercoreus
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Orthodox church in Lalibela, Ethiopia
Biete Qeddus Mercoreus is an underground Orthodox rock-cut monolith church located in Lalibela, Ethiopia. It was built during the Kingdom of Axum. It is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site at Lalibela. Biete Qeddus Mercoreus may be a former prison because of ankle shackles found there.
Address: 22JW+J53, Lalibela, Ethiopia
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Bete merkorios is the most gravely smashed cave like rock hewn church in Lalibela. It had to some extent collapsed and became irregular in shape. The church is ...
Aug 17, 2023 · English: Biet Mercureos is one of eleven rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia. She is one of four churches South East group.
Oct 20, 2008 · ... [Bete Merkorios]: three mural decorations (a great treasure of Ethiopia). Pillars exposed ...
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Bet Merkorios Tours ; Lalibela and Gondar: Two great UNESCO World Heritage sites. Activity duration is 3 days. 3d+ ; Walking tours. Activity duration is 18 hours.
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