Biete Medhane Alem

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Biete Medhane Alem, located in Lalibela, Ethiopia, is a remarkable rock-hewn church and part of the UNESCO World Heritage site known as the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela. This impressive structure is believed to be the largest monolithic church in the world, carved entirely out of a single piece of rock. The church, whose name translates to "House of the Saviour of the World," is characterized by its rectangular shape and imposing columns, which create an awe-inspiring interior space. Biete Medhane Alem is one of the eleven churches in Lalibela, which were constructed during the reign of King Lalibela in the 12th century and are considered a significant achievement in Ethiopian medieval architecture.

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