King Lalibela (1189 to 1229)
Gebre Mesqel Lalibela (also called “Lalibela”, which means “the bees recognize his sovereignty” in Old Agaw language) is the most famous and marveled of all the Zagwe kings reigned in Ethiopia. He is...
View ArticleThe Holy City of Lalibela and its legend
From the time when the first European, Francisco Alvarez (visited the holy city between 1521 and 1525), travelers named the rock churches of Lalibela as: • A “New Jerusalem” • A “New Golgotha” • The...
View ArticleThe Zagwe dynasty
The Zagwe dynasty ruled Ethiopia from the end of the Kingdom of Axum at an unsure date in the 9th or 10th century to 1270. It is noted to derive its name from the Agaw people, meaning “Agaw” or...
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Bet Medhane Alem (House of the Redeemer of the World)
Bet Medhane Alem is the largest monolithic rock-hewn church in the world, measuring 11.5m in height and covering an area of almost 800m2. A plain building, held up by 36 pillars on the inside and...
View ArticleBet Danaghel (House of the Virgin Martyrs)
Extending out at the south of the Bet Maryam (The house of Mary) courtyard is the little chapel of Bet Danaghel 8.6 m. length and 3.6 m. height. It’s one of the rock-hewn church in Lalibela. This small...
View ArticleClothing cautions while traveling to Ethiopia
Lots of tourists are surprised at how cool it can be in the Ethiopian highlands. Get prepared for unexpected mountain storms and cold weather. During the day in the dry season, lightweight clothing is...
View ArticleBasic facts about the weather of Ethiopia
Much of Ethiopian is uneven highlands: Addis Ababa, the capita stands at an altitude of about seven thousand nine hundred feet| seven thousand and nine hundred feet. Consequently temperatures are...
View ArticleFacts you should consider while traveling to Ethiopia
Ethiopians are proud of their culture and civilization. They do not expect or warrant condescending behaviour. For the most part, they are sociable toward gusts. In the |towns, you will oftentimes find...
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