Military forces from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have occupied Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ethiopia known for its rock-hewn cave churches that were carved in the 13th ...

UNESCO wishes to express its deep concern about the reports on the expansion of the conflict to the city of Lalibela (Ethiopia), which hosts the Rock-Hewn Churches. UNESCO calls for the respect of all ...

They’re one greatest cultural and religious treasures not only in Ethiopia but also in Africa and in Christendom: the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. And now a United Nations agency is worried ...

The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978 - Copyright AFP Louisa GOULIAMAKI The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela were ...

Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its centuries-old rock-hewn churches, has witnessed combat between federal troops and the Fano militia on several occasions this year as fighting ...

Explore Lalibela, Ethiopia, home to the world-famous rock-hewn churches carved from solid stone. These architectural marvels, ...

In 2015, the world looked on in horror as the terror group Daesh (ISIS) brought their war to the ancient site of Palmyra. The group proceeded to destroy tombs and ...

Lalibela is one of the most remarkable places in Ethiopia and truly unlike anywhere else in the world. Located in the northern highlands, this town is famous for its rock hewn churches, massive ...