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Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2011
Abstract Lalibela is a medieval settlement in Northern Ethiopia famous for its 11 beautifully carved rock hewn churches, registered as World Heritage Site in 1978. The rock hewn churches are grouped into three based on their proximity: the Bete Medhane Alem (Church of the Holy Saviour), Bete Gabriel–Rufael (Church of St. Gabriel–Rafael) and Bete
Asfawossen Asrat, Yodit Ayallew
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Abstract Lalibela is a medieval settlement in Northern Ethiopia famous for its 11 beautifully carved rock hewn churches, registered as World Heritage Site in 1978. The rock hewn churches are grouped into three based on their proximity: the Bete Medhane Alem (Church of the Holy Saviour), Bete Gabriel–Rufael (Church of St. Gabriel–Rafael) and Bete
Asfawossen Asrat, Yodit Ayallew
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Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: From the Past to the Future, 2016
This paper deals with the geomechanical characterization of the Lalibela (Ethiopia) rock-mass within which the famous UNESCO cultural heritage hewn churcheswere excavated. The churcheswere excavated into a layer of ignimbrite embedded between basalts flows.
COLI, MASSIMO +4 more
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This paper deals with the geomechanical characterization of the Lalibela (Ethiopia) rock-mass within which the famous UNESCO cultural heritage hewn churcheswere excavated. The churcheswere excavated into a layer of ignimbrite embedded between basalts flows.
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The Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
2019All countries in Africa have their own particular place on the world map, but the position of Ethiopia is truly unique because of its isolated location high in the mountain range at the source of the Blue Nile, where Ethiopians have sought refuge in turbulent times.
Antoni S. Folkers +1 more
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Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2010
Abstract Lalibela is located in the northern–central part of Ethiopia, c . 600 km north of Addis Ababa in Northern Wollo (Ahmara Region). The town, which has about 12 000 inhabitants, is situated at an altitude of 2500 m. In its centre a unique complex of 11 rock-hewn Christian Orthodox churches is located,
G. Delmonaco +2 more
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Abstract Lalibela is located in the northern–central part of Ethiopia, c . 600 km north of Addis Ababa in Northern Wollo (Ahmara Region). The town, which has about 12 000 inhabitants, is situated at an altitude of 2500 m. In its centre a unique complex of 11 rock-hewn Christian Orthodox churches is located,
G. Delmonaco +2 more
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Antiquity, 1946
While engaged in locust investigations in Ethiopia between 1942 and 1945 I found ample opportunity to indulge my favourite hobby—the study of Christian architecture and antiquities. I knew, before coming to the country, that Ethiopia was little-explored and probably a fruitful field.
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While engaged in locust investigations in Ethiopia between 1942 and 1945 I found ample opportunity to indulge my favourite hobby—the study of Christian architecture and antiquities. I knew, before coming to the country, that Ethiopia was little-explored and probably a fruitful field.
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The rock‐hewn churches of Tigrai, Northern Ethiopia: A geological perspective
Geoarchaeology, 2002AbstractEthiopia is endowed with many rock‐hewn churches, with the largest group in central and eastern Tigrai. These churches can be divided into four zones: the Atsbi, Hawzen‐Ger'alta, Sinkata‐Adigrat, and Tembien, with more than 100 rock‐hewn churches of different ages, sizes, and histories.
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THE CHURCH OF MARYAM DEBRA-TSION IN THE HISTORY OF ETHIOPIAN ROCK-HEWN ARCHITECTURE
ВОПРОСЫ ВСЕОБЩЕЙ ИСТОРИИ АРХИТЕКТУРЫ, 2020Скальная церковь Марьям Дебре Цион в районе Геральта региона Тыграй - это просторный светлый храм с высокими сводами, сохранивший красочные росписи двух периодов (последней трети XIV и середины XV в.). Памятник примечателен по ряду признаков. Храм отделен от скального массива с юга, запада и востока широким туннелем обходной галереи.
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II.—The Rock-Hewn and Other Medieval Churches of Tigré Province, Ethiopia
Archaeologia, 1971More than twenty years ago this Society published a paper of mine entitled The Christian Antiquities of Northern Ethiopia. My present paper takes up the same theme again, describes much new material which has since come to light, and draws some new and better-founded conclusions.
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Italian Journal of Geosciences, 2012
We present a geological and architectural integrated pilot study, aiming at the preservation of the Biet Gabriel-Rufael church, located in Lalibela, the worldwide known Ethiopian rock hewn monumental site protected by UNESCO since 1978. The town developed since the Neolithic up to the medieval age, as inferred from the traces of three distinct ...
SANI, FEDERICO +6 more
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We present a geological and architectural integrated pilot study, aiming at the preservation of the Biet Gabriel-Rufael church, located in Lalibela, the worldwide known Ethiopian rock hewn monumental site protected by UNESCO since 1978. The town developed since the Neolithic up to the medieval age, as inferred from the traces of three distinct ...
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Journal of Cultural Heritage, 2011
Abstract The extraordinary monumental complex of the 11 rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, included in the UNESCO's world heritage list since 1978, attracted the attention of the conservation science community mainly for their severe chemical weathering, physical decay and structural instability.
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Abstract The extraordinary monumental complex of the 11 rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, included in the UNESCO's world heritage list since 1978, attracted the attention of the conservation science community mainly for their severe chemical weathering, physical decay and structural instability.
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