Genete Maryam Church | historical building, 13th century construction, Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Orthodox church

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 historical building, 13th century construction, Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Orthodox church
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Founded during the reign of Emperor Yekuno Amlak (1270-1285), the rock-hewn church of Genete Maryam contains some of the earliest surviving wall paintings in Ethiopia. The church is located about 24km (15mi) southeast of Lalibela en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yekuno_Amlak_of_Ethiopia )

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Coordinates:   11°57'30"N   39°6'44"E
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