There's a mysterious site in Africa that some say was built by angels. Carved deep in a mountainous region of Ethiopia stand 11 churches, each cut from a huge block of rock some 800 years ago.

In particular, it is being colorfully celebrated by followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church at one of the world heritage sites, the Lalibela Rock-hewn Churches in Amhara region. Tourists including ...

Built during the reign of King Gebre Mesqel Lalibela, the Ethiopian Orthodox church has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. It is surrounded by a very narrow man-made canyon while ...

Ethiopian Epiphany, a UNESCO-inscribed intangible cultural heritage, is a significant tradition of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The festival is warmly celebrated nationwide from January 18 to 19 ...

At the National Museum of African Art, a Washington, D.C. artist’s work illuminates a gallery room and honors 54 people who ...

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Ethiopia is often regarded as the oldest country in Africa, with a history that stretches back at least 160,000 years, if not ...

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From the ancient Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela and the towering Axum Obelisks to the fascinating Sof Omar Caves and the historic city of Harar Jugol, these sites showcase Ethiopia's deep cultural ...