Bet Medhane Alem - These columns and arches have been carved out of solid rock. There are 36 pillars inside the church.
Bet Medhane Alem – supported by 36 pillars on the outside and 36 pillars inside. It covers an area almost 800 meters square and is the largest monolithic…
These monolithic churches and walkways have been carved down into the rock. This photo shows the original surface level and how deep the excavations are.
11.5m (37 feet) high