Adadi Maryam Semi Monolithic Church

Adadi Maryam Semi Monolithic Church

Adadi Maryam Semi Monolithic Church

Adadi Maryam Semi Monolithic Church

The church is situated 68 kms, south of the capital city. It is the southernmost rock-hewn church in Ethiopia. Traditions associate it with king Lalibela's visit to nearby Mount Ziquala in 1106 A.D. The church differs from that found at Lalibela in two ways. Its round in shape and it is unfinished probably because the rock from which it is carved is too soft and pores. Visit Adadi Maryam

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