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The Church of Saint George (Amharic: ቤተ ጊዮርጊስ, romanized: Betä Giyorgis) is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches in Lalibela, a town in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia.
Located west of the other complexes, the final—and most famous—rock-hewn church of Lalibela is (11) Beta Giyorgis (Church of St. George), which is featured in the article “Where Is the Land of Sheba—Arabia or Africa?” by Bar Kribus in the September/October 2016 issue of Biblical Archaeology Review. Shaped like a cross, Beta Giyorgis ...
The Church of Saint George, known as Bete Giyorgis, is one of Lalibela’s most awe-inspiring creations. Saint George is often depicted as a prominent military saint who is clothed in valiant armor. Saint George is said to have died by decapitation.
Set apart from the rest of churches in Lalibela, the church of Saint George has become an icon of Ethiopia. The church, carved into the volcanic rock centuries ago, represents the spiritual heart of Ethiopia. Excellent. 4.9 out of 5 based on 118 reviews.
The most famous of the Lalibela churches is Bete Giyorgis (Church of Saint George), a cross-shaped structure carved 15 meters deep into the rock. Its roof, at ground level, is decorated with a relief of the Saint George cross, a symbol of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
The churches are believed to have been built during the reign of King Lalibela (1181-1221) of the Zagwe dynasty, who aimed to establish a new Jerusalem on African soil that would be accessible to all Ethiopians.
The Church of Saint George in Lalibela, Ethiopia is regarded as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and it's easy to see why when you arrive.