The Church of Abraha wa-Atsbeha (🎟️1,000 ETB) is a 10th-century rock-hewn church in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, located in the Gheralta Mountains, approximately 15 kilometres west of the town of Wukro. Tradition says it was built in the 4th century by two kings, twin brothers Abreha and Atsbeha, who were said to have converted the region to Christianity. Still, scholars date its construction to the 10th century. The church is celebrated for its blend of architecture and natural geology, with a massive roof supported by pillars and intricate carvings. The walls and ceiling are adorned with well-preserved murals from the 17th and 18th centuries depicting scenes from the history of the Ethiopian Church.
