Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela

GPTKB entity

Properties (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf archaeological site
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Aksumite_architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Timkat_festival
gptkb:Ethiopian_New_Year
gptkb:Ethiopian_Orthodox_Church
Cultural preservation
Historical significance
Cultural identity
Religious festivals
Cultural tourism
Local artisans
Ancient traditions
Architectural heritage
Pilgrimage routes
Religious significance
Easter celebrations
Meskel festival
Christian_traditions
Ethiopian_history
UNESCO_recognition
gptkbp:constructedIn 12th century
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Rock-cut architecture
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Ethiopian_culture
gptkbp:culturalSignificance gptkb:Ethiopian_Orthodox_Tewahedo_Church
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:designedBy Volcanic rock
gptkbp:features Cross-shaped churches
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse 11
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Medieval period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
gptkbp:location Lalibela,_Ethiopia
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:King_Lalibela
gptkbp:notableArtists gptkb:Church_of_St._Abbo
gptkb:Church_of_St._Michael
gptkb:Church_of_St._George
gptkb:Church_of_the_Holy_Saviour
gptkb:Church_of_the_Virgin_Mary
gptkb:Church_of_St._Gabriel
gptkb:Church_of_St._Mary
gptkb:Church_of_the_Redeemer
gptkb:Church_of_Abba_Libanos
gptkbp:significance Pilgrimage site
gptkbp:touristAttraction Yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site 1978