In Ethiopia’s desolate northern Tigray region, the unique Gheralta mountains reach out to the heavens, the formidable peaks guarding almost inaccessible ancient churches hewn into the rock itself. Climbing may not be the first thing that comes to mind here, but doing so barefoot alongside the faithful hoping to get closer to God is a spiritual, as well as an adrenaline fuelled adventure.
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Climbing Ethiopia’s Ancient Mountain Churches.
Tagged with: Abuna Yamata Guh, Ethiopia, Gheralta Mountains, Mountains, Rock Hewn Churches, Tigray
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