Stone Church of St. George

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf church
gptkbp:accessibility open to the public
gptkbp:architecturalStyle intricate carvings
rock-hewn architecture
gptkbp:artwork frescoes
inspired local crafts.
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:King_Lalibela
religious festivals
Ethiopian_history
gptkbp:communityInvolvement local community participation
gptkbp:communityRole center for local worship
gptkbp:conservationEfforts ongoing
protected site
gptkbp:constructedIn 12th century
gptkbp:constructionMaterial excavation from solid rock
gptkbp:culturalEvents religious ceremonies
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Ethiopian_identity
Ethiopian_cultural_heritage
between_Ethiopia_and_other_cultures
gptkbp:culturalSignificance gptkb:Ethiopian_Orthodox_Christianity
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Saint_George
gptkbp:depth approximately 10 meters
gptkbp:features cross-shaped design
gptkbp:geographicalFeature 12.0333° N, 39.0333° E
gptkbp:height approximately 11 meters
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Middle Ages
gptkbp:historicalRecords documented in various texts
gptkbp:historicalSignificance site of religious importance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stone Church of St. George
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
gptkbp:influences Ethiopian_architecture
gptkbp:inspiration local artists
gptkbp:localEconomy supports tourism industry
gptkbp:localLegends stories_of_Saint_George
gptkbp:localTraditions pilgrimages during festivals
gptkbp:location Lalibela,_Ethiopia
gptkbp:material tuff stone
gptkbp:notableFeature pilgrims and tourists
unique cross shape
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Lalibela_churches
gptkbp:renovated various over centuries
gptkbp:significance important pilgrimage site
gptkbp:supportRole teaching_about_Ethiopian_history
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:rock-hewn_churches_of_Lalibela
mountainous terrain
gptkbp:symbolism Christian_faith
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear thousands
gptkbp:width approximately 7 meters