📍 Journey into the Soul of Ancient Architecture: Lalibela's Timeless Wonder Imagine stepping into a world where architecture meets spirituality, where rock-hewn structures defy imagination and time stands still. Lalibela, Ethiopia’s “New Jerusalem,” isn’t just a place—it's a living masterpiece! In the cool highlands, ancient masons carved 11 monolithic churches entirely from volcanic rock, forging a sanctuary that blends seamlessly with the earth. These churches are not simply built; they’re sc