Rock-Hewn Churches of Tigray, Ethiopia [Amazing Places]
The ancient rock-hewn churches of Tigray were built between 4th and 15th century, there are more than 100 of them. They offer amazing atmospheric ambience and views over spectacular landscapes. In this video visit to 6 of the most appealing churches in Tigray - interesting either historically, architecturally or because they offer the most spectacular views over the surrounding landscapes. We hiked to 3 of the Gheralta cluster churches: Maryam and Daniel Korkor, Abuna Yemata Guh; visited Mikael Imba (Atsbi cluster), Medhane Alem Adi Kasho and Petros and Paulos (Teka Tesfai cluster), and Abreha We Atsbeha (Wukro cluster).
Recorded February 2014 in HD with Panasonic TM900.
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I'm muslim and looking at these churches makes me feel like going there and enjoy a peace of mind in those sacred places. God bless everyone
@mikeyfutbol3561
3 жыл бұрын
Muslim Christan we all Gods children peace ma brother.
@bountyhunter7363
3 жыл бұрын
@@mikeyfutbol3561 we are brothers in faith, God bless you
@ellegmye
3 жыл бұрын
In Ethiopia Muslims and Christians get along we are all family. Even historically Ethiopian Christians and Muslims have helped each other and saved each other's lives. We live together in harmony.
@getethiohabesha5821
3 жыл бұрын
We love you all Muslim brothers & sisters !
@user-tv3hp2dl7p
3 жыл бұрын
welcome
i am from Ethiopia we have different language and calendar i proud my county think you in my language ......እኔ ኢትዮጵያዊ ነኝ እኛ የራሳቸን ቋንቋ እና የራሳችን የጊዜ አቆጣጠር ያለን ሰዎች ነህን እግዚአብሔር ይመስገን ኢትዮጵያ ለዘላለም ትኑር
@Birtukan21
4 жыл бұрын
አሜን!!!!
I love my people, they are honest and respectful.
God bless Ethiopia from California . Truly truly amazing churches with amazing art .
Thank youfrom tigray🙏🙏🙏⛪⛪❤💛❤💛❤❤❤💛💛
As an Ethiopian, I would say this is the best documentary I've seen about the rock churches in Tigray. There are so mary sacred places in Ethiopia, Blessed ❤
I hope i can go to this church, Jesus bless Ethiopia from Indonesia
@letsstudyscience3789
4 жыл бұрын
Radit Raditya Thank you
@__-pd7tc
4 жыл бұрын
Radit Raditya ,welcome ,you will see lots of beautiful things in Ethiopia
@sosinaesayas7147
4 жыл бұрын
We are waiting for you with another beautiful places
@fatkatdahebrewisraelite712
3 жыл бұрын
For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, 2 I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land. 3 And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink. 4 Yea, and what have ye to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon, and all the coasts of Palestine? will ye render me a recompence? and if ye recompense me, swiftly and speedily will I return your recompence upon your own head; 5 Because ye have taken my silver and my gold, and have carried into your temples my goodly pleasant things: 6 The children also of Judah and the children of Jerusalem have ye sold unto the Grecians, that ye might remove them far from their border.
@edengoth1201
2 жыл бұрын
Thank u Radit God blessed all of us
ዓደይ ማዓረይ ዉህብቲ ኢኺ ናይ መጀመያ ስልጣኔ l Love you T
@TruthQuest1
2 ай бұрын
There are angry black people in America that are now claiming they're the original people on the planet, and America is really the true old world, and that's where Egypt really was, and so on. They say they are the original people, and they predate Adam (I believe that part that they were created in the 6th day whereas Adam was created in the 8th day). These people are cropping up everywhere now, claiming they're the first this, and the first that, and are the real Indian tribes and so on. Now they're saying America belongs to them, and they're claiming to be the first everything 😂 everyday it's a new thing they're claiming. They're very obnoxious
I think my Messiah for letting me live to see something I've never seen in my life and it's just beautiful thank you and I thank my Messiah for you-all shalom.
@adamdebesai
2 жыл бұрын
You say shalom, we say selam. We say "bet meqdes" for house of worship, you say "bet meqdash". We have the same roots.
When I see beautiful mountains like that I know my Messiah lives and specially what's carved inside them just amazing wonderful shalom.
I climbed to debredamo gedam when I was in middle school and the memory still longer in my head. I wish I had a chance to visit all the beautiful churches in Tigrai. Thanks for sharing!!
The closest I have been to the Tigrayans region of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa. But when I went to Addis this last time the flight outbound out of Addis to Jedda Airport, went over the Tigrayan region and then over Eritrea. Tigrayans region borders Eritrea. How do I know I was over the Toga region? Because almost all International flights have the tv that shows you where you are over on the world. I was able to look down , it wasn't very cloudy but I was impressed to see how many steep mountains there was ,for miles. It kind of look like the grand canyon. I was like wow this is Tigrayans region of both Ethiopia and Eritrea. I felt like wow one day I will go.
በእውነቱ በጣም ደስ የሚል እና የሚማርክ የቸሩ መድሃኒያለም ቤተመቅደስ ነው፡፡ የእግዚአብሔር እፁብ ድንቅ ሥራ ነውና በእውነቱ ቸሩ መድሃኒያለም የድንግል ማርያም ልጅ ሁሌም የተመሰገነ ይሁን በእውነቱ ይህን አይቶ የማያደንቅ ዲያቢሎስ ብቻ ነው፡፡
@AnaAna-us5fx
4 жыл бұрын
Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen
@atekingrolaatekingrola7455
4 жыл бұрын
amen amen
@tsegahaftu5983
4 жыл бұрын
ግን እናንተኮ ትግሬ ድንጋይ ናት ናቹ ምቱሉት ኣየሀው የድንጋይ ሃብት የድንጋይ ቅርስ
@addisabebe5794
4 жыл бұрын
@@tsegahaftu5983 ትግራይም ሆነ መላው የኢትዮጵያ ህዝብ ድንጋይ ሁኖ ኣያውቅም። መላው ኢትዮጳውያን ዘር እና ሃይማኖት ሳንለይ በተሰጠን ፅጋ በፍቅር መኖር እለብን።
@fasikatekle6105
3 жыл бұрын
Amen
God bless Ethiopia, and preserve her soul! Stay alert.!So much character and beauty in that land.
Thank you for sharing this great Ethiopian Orthodox Monastery. There are 1000s of great monasteries and churches the world needs to see and get blessing both in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Keep it up!
@goytaeritalia5116
2 жыл бұрын
*Tigrai orthodox monastery 🟨🟥 Thank-you 👋🏽
My Ethiopia....so blessed
these remind me of tibetan cave temples! Absolutely amazing.!!!
The music along with the sight of this heavenly place of worship is breathtaking. I am in aw at the presence of the Most High 🙌🙏💖
Looks biblical....can feel this is a very spiritual place..... wonderful
Watching this....I can almost believe Christ still resides in these places, that are still 'pure' with not much interference from the outside world. It seems to exude an unearthly ambiance.....breath-taking...
Great respect to our ancestors for their amazing work. Thank you very much for your hard work. Your are helping the Tigray region tourism center.
My country tigray i love you so much and i miss you ትግራይ ዓደይ መለይ
በጣም ደስ የሚል ቦታ የዱባይን ፎቅ ከመውጣት ኢሄን ተራራ መውጣትና የኢትዬጵያን ታሪካዊ ቦታ ማየት ነፍስ ያድሳል በተለይ መንፈስ ጭንቀት ላለበት ሰው አይምሮን ያድሳል በተለይማ ስደት ላይ ላሉት ተፈጥሮዎዊ መድሀኒት ነው
😍👋😍😍❤️♥️👋🌹I love Tigrai I am from Tigrai 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💪🏻
Oh Father of love, Father of light, You had us in mind, when You were creating such glories so we can stroll with You, sigh with deep satisfaction on seeing such great views with You, thank You heavenly Father for Your intense love for us, in the name of our Lord Jesus, we worship You, amen.
THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE AND AMAZING PEOPLES OF CHRIST. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS. THOSE VISITOR OF THE CHRIST IS SO BLESSED...AMEN
this is one of the very best documentaries i have ever seen, especially about these incredible rock churches in ethiopia! what a miracle to see people there, climbing around like mountain goats and even being able to guide others to these sacred sites! what i am not sure about yet, is the statement that these caves and chambers were made by christians only. from my experience with many megalithic sites across the planet (and there are thousands!) it rather looks like they have been existing from even earlier times! thank you @amazing places!
The Rock-Hewn Churches of Tigray, Ethiopia Another video about the Churches of Lalibela is forthcoming
@milosh9k
10 жыл бұрын
isabel espinoza Many thanks, Isabel! Wishing the same to you! Best regards :)
@milosh9k
10 жыл бұрын
Christina Khuong Thank you! Have a great weekend!
@queencrown1674
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing Places on Our Planet can I ask you a question did sam1 tolled you to go to Tigray or how did you find out
@asemelashkidane983
5 жыл бұрын
Mezmur are the religious songs of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. I Believe, It's will be better to use as a sound truck Instrumental classical's of Ethiopian orthodox mezmures with Kirar, Washint,Kebero and Mesenko.
@paulwilson3434
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing Places on Our Planet Yes truly amazing 😉 no word can describe. Look 👀 and listen 👂 to the wonderful experience
Thank you. Too beautiful for finding words, I have to search, to translate my feelings. In a way it is holy. So unearthly pure and yet, it is there. It really exists. Incredible.
@milosh9k
10 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video :) All the best!
@awokemsg9770
5 жыл бұрын
You Know Ethiopia .........one of country of God and its people ....people of God and there is Ethiopia above 40times in side the Bible ......any ways thank you
@gucknachoben7303
4 жыл бұрын
it is. maybe you will find out why.
@gucknachoben7303
4 жыл бұрын
@@awokemsg9770 there is a reason for...
@situationroom3090
3 жыл бұрын
Two demonic entity from hell has destroyed these magnificent places and its inhabitants. Tigray is being destroyed, My heart is broken!
i thank God for the things Ethiopia has , and that he is able to restore.the present and the future is what matters. Ethiopia has great potential , let's pray she keeps the human predators out, (and expels any who have weaselled their way in) .The phrase :God's country springs to mind !!.there is a lot of poverty and suffering, but also so much love and beauty.
"It's because it was made by God's power that it's on a cliff instead of being on the ground". This is truly amazing, perched 650 feet above a steep cliff plus it's dating back to the 5th century. That is so breathtaking! "Mezmur" is the religious songs of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. I Believe, It's better to use the Instrumental classical's of Ethiopian orthodox mezmures with Kirar, Washint, Kebero and Mesenko as a sound truck. If churches were assessed by their risk factor, Abuna Yemata Guh would be our new Sistine Chapel. Perched 650 feet above a steep cliff in Northern Ethiopia, visitors face a 45-minute climb up the cliff’s vertical face in order to access the precariously positioned church. Dating back to the 5th century, history has it that its founder Father Yemata built the chapel to be closer to heavenly spirits; however, others claim it was a strategic move to avoid his enemies. Amazing Places on Our Planet well Done !!!
My grandfather was an Ethiopian Orthodox priest of many generations and he would always go to these churches all around Tigray and Eritrea
Beautiful and powerful scenery God bless Ethiopia .🙏
Tigray region is the best please to visit. This region have incredible scene valleys and mountains, hidden old historic churches, and beautiful culture and people. I would say a place for great adventure, exploration, and a life time experience.
@user-zh2yc9hk9b
4 жыл бұрын
Nop all the history belongs to the amhara peoples don't claim something that isn't your's
@xoeh7131
4 жыл бұрын
kkkkkkkkkkk
@gebreslasegebremedhin5386
4 жыл бұрын
@@user-zh2yc9hk9b hahahahhahahaa excuse me amahara no more storeies 27-year
@mikeyfutbol3561
3 жыл бұрын
You all morons,all Ethiopia is beautiful and it belongs to all Ethiopians. By the way I'm tigrayan.
@konnen4518
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-zh2yc9hk9b 🦓
THANKS so mach for all what you are doing in promoting The best Historical Region Tigray.
Magnificent spiritual Landscape !!! Love you Great Tigray !!!
such a spiritual journey. thank you for these videos. they give me a sense of peace within.
I just love seeing what our forefathers have put on walls and caves so we won't forget where we come from and who we are just amazing just amazing Good God Almighty shalom.
Ethiopia and it's people fascinate me. They are certainly godly and amazing. The most beautiful.
My God very very heart touching. ....extraordinary beauty. ...God's space. .... Ethiopia 's pride
Thank you for your promoting & visit historical place & culture of TIGRAY to satisfy Your self!!
Thanks you man or woman indeed.. for ur an amazing and stunning landscape pictures...
What stunning places, and the Ethiopians are such holy and handsome people. May God bless them.
Your eye and your lens seem to capture the Sacredness of the places that you share with us. With respect and much gratitude ... Thank you
Kingdom of Great Tigray! Thank you for sharing !!!
Wooow. Most of those churches are hard to reach and there's no via ferratas! It means people at that time really wanted to pray and live in peace.
Thank you for filming this beautiful place! Was born there but left very young! You have done a magnificent job! Thank God for people like you who were able to film these sorts of things.
Amazing video of remote, beautiful, and ancient sites of Ethiopia. Great background music as well.
Great Work & Thank You!! The most beautifully detailed video I have ever seen on Abune Yemata Church & the area!!!
Would love to travel to ethiopia one day fascinating and beautiful culture
I am too astonished to find words !!!!!! This is unbelievable, too good to be true...WOW !!!!!!! 👌👌👌👌👌👌
Great video, thank you share this beautiful place to the world. 😊
Thanks a lot for you posting the beautiful place
What a great work. Milosh, you never disappoint. Incredible country , a visit had a big impact on me.
You're so spot-on I love checking in with you great
Yes truly amazing 😉 no word can describe. Look 👀 and listen 👂 to the wonderful experience
I LOVE YOU TIGRAY ❤❤
@acunamatata6531
5 жыл бұрын
libdash agame
@acunamatata6531
5 жыл бұрын
lol
@acunamatata6531
5 жыл бұрын
kiletam tigray
@ilijeganu273
5 жыл бұрын
@@acunamatata6531 tigray is your father bitch AXUM is ours you barya
@acunamatata1635
5 жыл бұрын
Young Forever slap
This is so amazing. I have never seen a place like this.. This reminds me of a place called "Badami" in karnataka, India.. They are rock cut caves like Ajantha Ellora Caves
@milosh9k
10 жыл бұрын
I will check it out, thanks for the suggestion!
Amazing! Thank you for sharing this magnificent Church.
no words ....Thanks for sharing for this holly land .i am from tigray ,makelle
Great video. Stunning heights and unimaginable place to build a church. Maybe it's the thought of being close to God with peace and serenity. Wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Ilove You Tigray ye Egzabiher Ager ♥♦♥
Amazing scene - thanks for sharing
The view is just amazing.
የዚህ ሁሉ ፀጋ ባለ በት ሰለ አደርከኝ ተመስገን🙏🙏🙏💕🇪🇹💕
God bless these beautiful places of worship :)
Thank you for sharing such an amazing experience. It is just breath taking. Wonders of the Lord.
Amazing! I wish I live here. Serene & peaceful place, full of history.
@active6302
3 жыл бұрын
No you don't, Canada is full of refugees from here.
I really enjoyed your video. The area reminds me of Moab, Utah with the sandstone rocks.
What a journey again! Just watching and dreaming. Wow! Thank you ❣
@milosh9k
6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :)
@Eri-Freedom
5 жыл бұрын
But womens not allowed to climb some rocky mountain churches, because back in days one queen of Ethiopia from Jewish heritage burned churchs killed alot Christians in tigray which is one of the resons to failed the great AXUM kingdom.
Wow ! Wow ! Wow !!! Thank you for sharing !!!
This is amazing I don't have words it's very nice!!
My legs will start shaking and I will discontiue the climb.Gosh,its beautiful.
Спасибо за удивительное видео.
wow wow tnx very much for shearing. am from Mekelle, Tegray, Ethiopia
@milosh9k
6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed this video from your area :)
@fregebre9581
6 жыл бұрын
Danke schön für dieses schönen Land
Thank You!
Thanks for sharing, amazing place and work
@milosh9k
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, cheers :)
Hello Milosh, you keep surprizing us video by video. Thank you!!
@milosh9k
5 жыл бұрын
yeah, Ethiopia was a great trip, unfortunately that was only couple of months before I got my 4K camera ...
Fantastic journey! 🤩🌍
Every African that has been displaced around the world should have the opportunity to experience that.
What an amazing journey!
@milosh9k
9 жыл бұрын
capedmarauder Thank you! Yes, it is amazing country offering many authentic experiences!
Thank you for such an amazing video. I was wondering how you went about organizing this trip I am currently planning my trip to ethiopia and the Tigray churches are top of my list.
@paulwilson3434
5 жыл бұрын
Jess Holder Jess did you go ? Now it’s 12-2018
wow. I didn't know about the mountain temples. I always planned on seeing Machu Picchu but I think I just changed my mind. thanks for the upload!
@milosh9k
7 жыл бұрын
Ethiopia is authentic adventure, but do not skip Machu Picchu either :)
@Loagun
5 жыл бұрын
@@milosh9k definitely will not. I've added a few more places to the list since this comment as well!
So beautiful . Wish I could go there.
What a great information for a strong and wonderful faith!
IT IS A BREATH TAKING ❤❤❤ WHAT AN AMAZING NUTURE. ETHIOPIA IS SO BEAUTIFUL. 💕💕💕
So nice! I am happy of being there.
Good stuff, once again. It´s also cool to see how, without even exchanging words, it´s possible to supervise and help someone´s climbing. Always happy to watch your videos, keep em´ coming. ; )
@milosh9k
10 жыл бұрын
Yes, that climbing was quite an experience, but relatively easy with the locals help :)
thanks for sharing this video Words fail me to discribe tigray my lovely country, generous people
wonderfull really))) thanks much for sharing, was planing to visit Ethopia from longtime. and all time discovering more beautiful sites there throw your vedios.
@milosh9k
7 жыл бұрын
yes, Ethiopia is extraordinary destination, with so much to offer!
Thanks guys good work
The best video on these monuments in KZread so far! Great work, and a good eye. These places are not just churches. They are also monasteries. They are built in difficult to reach places. The whole point was to get away from it all. No need to puzzle. Resist the urge to make access to them easier.
@milosh9k
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your appreciation! Yes, these stunning places of worship have been built intentionally in hard to reach places, and this makes them quite unique. And on the weekends the local people climb to these churches for the mass.
@bircruz555
10 жыл бұрын
Re-reading my comment, I felt I may have left a wrong impression. My comment about not making access to these sites tourist-friendly came out of casual discussions with people who have a tendency to think in terms of money and see such places from the economic perspective. That, of course, defeats the purpose of these places. In any case my opinion was directed at those people. These places are treasures. They must be left pristine, and not be made easy to scale. But it says something about people who take on the challenge to get there, like you did. A mark of devotion, I must think. Beautiful work!
Wawww Tigrai is Amazing and beautiful land 😍
@nohommehari4609
4 жыл бұрын
Tigray ist ethiopian ok
Wow!!!!! What a beautiful!!!!
I never knew this.wow wonderful
tx u and nice vidio and tx that u discover dis wt a pradise way
Thanks somuch
Thanks from Schering l live you tigray adey
Beautiful place.
Magnificent Place..