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Rock-Hewn Churches of Tigray
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Hidden like jewels in the arid Tigrayan countryside, the old rock-hewn churches of Ti-
gray (
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) will wow you. Partially carved and partially constructed, most sit
on remote cliffsides requiring long walks (and sometimes steep climbs) and the sense of
discovery upon arrival is a big part of their appeal. But they also delight on their artistic
and historic merits alone.
Mikael Imba (
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)
ARIADNE VAN ZANDBERGEN/ALAMY ©
