The Church of St. George - Lalibela, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Also known as Bete Giyorgis, is one of the most iconic structures in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Carved entirely out of solid rock in the 12th century, it is part of a complex of eleven rock-hewn churches in Lalibela, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The church is renowned for its unique cross-shaped design and is considered a masterpiece of Ethiopian architecture and religious art. It is a significant pilgrimage site for Ethiopian Orthodox