Shadows in the Bati market – Ethiopia

Posted by pbOOg.cOm at 05:30 PM in 2010

Continuation of the gallery “Historic route of the North“.

© pbOOg.cOm / Shadows in the market

The little town of Bati is known for its large and colorful Monday market, which attracts many different people – Afar, Oromo and Amharas – from all around. People walk sometimes more than five hours to get there.

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Tags: Africa, Amhara, Bati, Ethiopia, Market, Silhouettes, Street scenes

Bet Giyorgis – The jewel of Lalibela

Posted by pbOOg.cOm at 05:30 PM in 2010

Continuation of the gallery “Historic route of the North“.

© pbOOg.cOm / Bet Giyorgis – The jewel of Lalibela

© pbOOg.cOm / Greek cross

Representing the apogee of the rock-hewn tradition, Bet Giyorgis is the most visually perfect church of Lalibela, a 12m-high three-tiered plinth in the shape of a Greek cross.

To appreciate the serenity of this unique site, please watch these 4 links (360 degree panoramas) :

- Up the tree
- Sunset
- Down
- Inside

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Thinking – Lalibela

Posted by pbOOg.cOm at 05:30 PM in 2010

Continuation of the gallery “Historic route of the North“.

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Reflection of a monk during the priests meeting near the church Bet Maryam.

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Priests meeting – Lalibela

Posted by pbOOg.cOm at 05:30 PM in 2010

Continuation of the gallery “Historic route of the North“.

© pbOOg.cOm / Priests meeting

© pbOOg.cOm / Attentive priests

Priests meeting in a cavity near the church Bet Maryam.

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At the door of Bet Abba Libanos – Lalibela

Posted by pbOOg.cOm at 05:30 PM in 2010

Continuation of the gallery “Historic route of the North“.

© pbOOg.cOm / At the door of Bet Abba Libanos

Priest at the door of Bet Abba Libanos, one of many rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.

Tradition says that this church was built in 24 hours by Meskal Kebran, wife of King Lalibela, helped by angels. It may explain the fragility of the sanctuary which is cut in a more friable rock. The walls of the facade are also dangerously cracked.

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Priest inside Bet Gabriel-Rufael – Lalibela

Posted by pbOOg.cOm at 05:30 PM in 2010

Continuation of the gallery “Historic route of the North“.

© pbOOg.cOm / Priest inside Bet Gabriel-Rufael

Title says everything

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