House of Giyorgis

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Bete Giyorgis (House of St. George)

Bete Giyorgis (House of St. George)

House of Giyorgis

church, Ethiopia

Also known as: Bete Giyorgis

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Lalībela
House of Giyorgis, cruciform in shape, is carved from a sloping rock terrace. House of Golgotha contains Lalībela’s tomb, and House of Mariam is noted for its frescoes. The interiors were hollowed out into naves and given vaulted ceilings.
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House of Giyorgis, cruciform in shape, is carved from a sloping rock terrace. House of Golgotha contains Lalībela’s tomb, and House of Mariam is noted for its frescoes. The interiors were hollowed out into naves and given vaulted ceilings.
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