Walking in the countryside near Lalibela

Lalibela famed for its rock hewn churches

Access is via a series of carved trenches; the churches in each group are connected by tunnels.

There is a priest on duty in each church.

(and a man outside to collect tips for looking after your shoes and carrying them round to exit doors).

The interior is also all carved from the solid rock.
Cut out, not built up.

We are shown the treasures.