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Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela

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Eleven churches carved downward out of solid rock, complete with windows and columns.

ContinentAfricaConfidence: estimated
Group count11Confidence: estimated
MaterialVolcanic tuffMohs 2-4 (mineral hardness scale)

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Date

1000 CE - 1250 CE

Mainly late 12th to early 13th century

UNESCO World Heritage List #18
No claims found.
PurposeNo claims found.
MethodNo claims found.No claims found.
Sources: UNESCO World Heritage List #18

Medieval — Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in context.

Medieval, 500 CE to 1,500 CEDates supported by mainstream archaeology. Natural formations remain undated.Timeline5Kailasa Temple, Ellora, 756 CE - 773 CEEl Castillo, Chichén Itzá, 800 CE - 1,100 CERock-hewn churches of Lalibela, 1,000 CE - 1,250 CEMoai of Rapa Nui, 1,250 CE - 1,500 CETemplo Mayor, Tenochtitlan, 1,325 CE - 1,521 CE2600 CE800 CE1,000 CE1,200 CE1,400 CE

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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,125 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,000 CE - 1,250 CE.

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