Seeing these massive churches carved down into the rock is already mind-blowing, but what really got me was the story behind them. According to local tradition, they were built in just a few decades — with “angels” helping during the night.
Some theories even suggest connections to the Crusades or the Knights Templar, which makes the whole place even more mysterious.
I filmed my experience exploring Lalibela, including my first reaction and what it feels like to actually walk inside these churches.
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There is no direct, concrete archaeological evidence (such as inscriptions, contemporary documents, or European tools) confirming that European Crusaders or Knights Templar built or directly participated in the construction of the rock-hewn churches at Lalibela