All 11 churches were hewn from solid rock. Biete Medhane Alem is believed to be the largest monolithic church in the world.

Commissioned as a 'New Jerusalem' for pilgrimage and devotion since the route to Jerusalem was blocked.

Built by King Lalibela of the Zagwe dynasty, it is one of the first World Heritage Sites in Africa.

The park is home to several threatened species, including the Walia ibex, Ethiopian wolf, and gelada baboon.

One of the first World Heritage Sites in Africa, Simien National Park is renowned for its dramatic landscapes shaped by erosion of the highland plateau.

The remnants correspond with the stories told in the Vinland Sagas, providing archaeological evidence of Viking exploration in North America.

The site contains eight timber-framed turf structures, including dwellings, a forge, and four workshops.

The only known Viking settlement in North America (excluding Greenland), dating to around the year 1000.