Biete Medhane Alem, Lalibela
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Biete Medhane Alem in Lalibela is a monumental rock-hewn Ethiopian Orthodox church, renowned as one of the largest monolithic churches in the world and a centerpiece of the medieval Lalibela complex.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Ethiopian Orthodox church
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medieval church building ⓘ monolithic church ⓘ rock-hewn church ⓘ |
| approximateDate | 12th–13th century ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | rock-cut architecture ⓘ |
| architecturalType | basilica-like church ⓘ |
| associatedWith | King Lalibela NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | subject to preservation and stabilization efforts ⓘ |
| constructionMethod | monolithic rock excavation ⓘ |
| country | Ethiopia ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
major center of Ethiopian Christian pilgrimage
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symbol of medieval Ethiopian Christianity ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Jesus Christ
NERFINISHED
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Savior of the World NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| era | medieval period ⓘ |
| function |
pilgrimage site
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place of worship ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
carved windows and doorways
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colonnaded exterior ⓘ interior pillars and arches ⓘ multiple naves ⓘ rock-cut floor and roof ⓘ surrounding trench or courtyard ⓘ |
| height | approximately 11–12 meters ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | UNESCO World Heritage Site component NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Amhara Region
NERFINISHED
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Lalibela NERFINISHED ⓘ Lasta NERFINISHED ⓘ North Wollo Zone NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
Biete Maryam, Lalibela
NERFINISHED
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other rock-hewn churches of Lalibela ⓘ |
| management | Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material | volcanic tuff ⓘ |
| nameMeaning | House of the Savior of the World NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being one of the largest monolithic churches in the world
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forest of interior pillars ⓘ massive rectangular plan ⓘ |
| partOf |
Lalibela church complex
NERFINISHED
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Lalibela rock-hewn churches NERFINISHED ⓘ UNESCO World Heritage Site: Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| tourism | major tourist attraction in Ethiopia ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteSince | 1978 ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Ethiopian Orthodox liturgy
ⓘ
Timkat celebrations ⓘ religious festivals ⓘ |
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