Zagwe dynasty
Videos
The Zagwe dynasty was a medieval Agaw monarchy that ruled the northern parts of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It ruled large parts of the territory from approximately 1137 to 1270 AD, when the last Zagwe King
Church of Saint George, Lalibela constructed during the reign of King Gebre Mesqel Lalibela
12th century mural showing the baptism of Jesus Christ. Yemrahana Krestos Church, Lalibela.
Processional cross, perhaps from Lasta. While undated it is, like similar shaped crosses, commonly associated with the Zagwe dynasty.
18th-century copy of land grant of King Tatadim (12th century) stored in the Ura Masqal church.
Lalibela
Videos
Lalibela is a town in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Located in the Lasta district and North Wollo Zone, it is a tourist site for its famous rock-cut monolithic churches designed in contrast to the ea
The Church of Saint George, showing its base and walls
Lalibela, san giorgio, esterno 24
Bet Maryam, Lalibela, Ethiopia panoramio
Lalibela, chiesa di bete medhane alem, esterno 08,0