Lalibela - Bete Maryam

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Standing on a plinth in a trapezoid excavation without porches, Bete Maryam (House Of Mary) is a one storey monolithic church that measures 13 x 9.2 x 9.1 m. The most colorful holiday celebrations, Christmans and Epiphany have been carried out in this first bulit (1166 E.C) church. Visit the baptismal containing holy water (with is believed that washing in it can cure woman sterility), bas-relief of two riders fighting a dragon, variety forms of crosses and impressive ancient paintings in tha same courtyard.