Tag Archives: Lalibela

An Ethiopian Easter: Unexpected wonders of Lalibela and Addis Ababa

March 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Despite still being blighted by poverty, it is rich in culture and natural wonders and beginning to realise its potential as a tourist destination By Chris Granet Feast time: Pilgrims at the Church of St George, Lalibela Getty Images A … read more »

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Ethiopia: The Nation is Trying to Restore Its Lost Heritage

March 29, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Government of Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) Ethiopia is battling to bring back more than three thousand artifacts scattered around the globe, a substantial part of its historic heritage. According to Wolde Darsema from the Heritage Authority thousands of historic items, ranging … read more »

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Ethiopia: Circus Debre Berhan’s ‘Theatre for Social Development’

March 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A circus from the town of Debre Berhan is trying to communicate important social messages to Ethiopians through the medium of acrobatic entertainment. By Alexia Liakounakou, Thinkafricapress Debre Berhan, Ethiopia: Tameru Zegaye sits at a local restaurant with his fellow … read more »

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Ethiopia elects Patriarch of Orthodox Church

February 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has elected a new patriarch to replace the previous head who died in August, officials said Thursday. “Abune Matthias… arch-bishop of Jerusalem (for the Ethiopian church) was elected with a majority,” said Daniel Sefermikael, a church … read more »

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Ethiopia: Lalibela’s ancient underground churches

February 21, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Chris Pritchard AAP Awe-struck visitors often call Lalibela’s underground churches the most impressive sight in all of Africa. They’re also arguably Africa’s most mysterious attraction. Ruins such as Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and Peru’s Machu Picchu spark intense speculation about how … read more »

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Dozens Killed as Ethiopia’s Rebels armbush ruling party officials

January 9, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Dozens of Ethiopia ruling party officials were killed and scores of others maimed when a landmine blew up their 45-seater bus near the historic town of Lalibela on Tuesday, according to a news report from Ethiomedia. The victims were all … read more »

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Ethiopia: ’1000 Places’ author leads trip to ancient hot spots

January 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A church carved from rock in Lalibela, one of the stops on the Ethiopia tour led by author Patricia Schultz. (Courtesy of ET African Journeys) By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger Patricia Schultz redefined the … read more »

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Ethiopia: Bedrock of Art and Faith

April 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By HOLLAND COTTER ON the roads through Ethiopia’s highlands traffic raises a brick-red haze that coats your clothes, powders your skin and starts a creaking in your lungs. Despite the dust people wear white. Farmers wrap themselves in bleached cotton. … read more »

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