the Church of St. George

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf church
gptkbp:architecturalStyle rock-hewn architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith Ethiopian_history
gptkbp:built volcanic tuff
gptkbp:constructedIn 12th century
gptkbp:contains ancient manuscripts
gptkbp:culturalSignificance gptkb:Ethiopian_Orthodox_Christianity
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Saint_George
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:King_Lalibela
gptkbp:famousFor its acoustics
its monolithic structure
gptkbp:features intricate carvings
gptkbp:has a large courtyard
gptkbp:hasTheme multiple times
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important pilgrimage site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Church of St. George
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
gptkbp:influences Ethiopian_architecture
gptkbp:is a national monument
gptkbp:isA cultural heritage site
gptkbp:isAccessibleBy traditional_Ethiopian_techniques
gptkbp:isCelebratedFor its architectural innovation
gptkbp:isConsidered a_masterpiece_of_Ethiopian_architecture
gptkbp:isDesignedFor a_UNESCO_site_in_1978
gptkbp:isEngagedIn the 20th century
the_direction_of_King_Lalibela
gptkbp:isFamousFor its religious significance
gptkbp:isKnownFor its religious festivals
attract pilgrims from around the world
gptkbp:isLocatedIn the_Amhara_Region_of_Ethiopia
the_Ethiopian_Highlands
gptkbp:isLocatedNear the_town_of_Lalibela
gptkbp:isNotedFor its historical importance
gptkbp:isOftenAccompaniedBy scholars and tourists
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:the_Ethiopian_Orthodox_Tewahedo_Church
a_UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site_designation
Ethiopian_religious_tradition
the_Lalibela_UNESCO_site
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy gptkb:the_Ethiopian_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:isSuitableFor Ethiopian_culture
gptkbp:isSurroundedBy other rock-hewn churches
gptkbp:isSymbolicOf Ethiopian_identity
gptkbp:isVisitedBy thousands annually
gptkbp:location Lalibela,_Ethiopia
gptkbp:notableFor its unique cross-shaped design
gptkbp:partOf a group of 11 rock-hewn churches
the_Lalibela_churches
gptkbp:renovated various over the centuries
gptkbp:symbolizes Christian_faith_in_Ethiopia
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitors tourists
pilgrims
gptkbp:wasFoundedIn the_reign_of_King_Lalibela