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Rock Hewn Churches of Adadi Maryam, Tiya Stele & Melka Kunture

Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$160.00
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Overview

Adadi Maryam Rock Hewn Church is believed to have been built in the 12th century. king Lalibela, commissioned the construction of the church, Adadi Mariam was one of 76 rock-hewn churches which he had constructed and excavated in his lifetime, the establishment of Adadi Mariam church is also related to the coming of saints Gebre Menfes Kidus, from Egypt to Ethiopia. Tiya, it’s an archaeological site best known for its large stone pillars, many of which bear some form of decoration. The archaeological site was designated a World Heritage Site in 1980, due to the unique nature of these monolithic monuments. The site is relatively recent. It was dated to a time period between the 11th and 13th centuries. The site contains 36 monuments, including 32 carved stele covered with symbols. Melka Kunture is a Palaeolithic site in the upper Awash Valley, Ethiopia. The site became a World Heritage Site in 2024. The Melka Kunture area is made up of valleys whose inner terraces resisted erosion.
Rock Hewn Churches of Adadi Maryam, Tiya Stele & Melka Kunture
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Language: English
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  • English speaking professional guide
  • Ethiopian coffee and bottle of water
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch Ethiopian Foods
  • Car with professional driver
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  • Video and photographing fees
  • Any Alcohol Drinks
  • Dinner

  • Adadi Maryam
    Adadi Mariam is a rock-hewn monolithic church located approximately 66 km southwest of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A popular tourist destination, the site is believed to have been built in the 12th century. Throughout its history the church has been damaged by both man-made and natural causes.
  • Tiya
    Tiya is an archaeological site in central Ethiopia. It is located in the Gurage Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region south of Addis Ababa.
  • Melka Kunture
    Melka Kunture is a Palaeolithic site in the upper Awash Valley, Ethiopia. The site became a World Heritage Site in 2024. The Melka Kunture area is made up of valleys whose inner terraces resisted erosion

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    Rock Hewn Churches of Adadi Maryam, Tiya Stele & Melka Kunture

    Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    $160.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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