Sacred Landscapes of Tigray
Sacred Landscapes of Tigray is part of the Tentative list of Ethiopia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Sacred Landscapes of Tigray comprises 80 rock-hewn and a small number of timber churches dating from the 5th to 14th centuries. They are spread out over three areas: Geralta, Tembien and Atsbi. The churches are also remarkable because of their wall paintings. Their preservation and continuous use show the living survival of the oldest forms of Christian monasticism.
Map of Sacred Landscapes of Tigray
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- Full Name
- Sacred Landscapes of Tigray
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Added
- 2018
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Religious structure - Christian
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Site History
2018 Added to Tentative List
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