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Lalibela, Ethiopia is known for its stone hewn churches. The Orthodox Christian priests live in and protect these wonders. There are many secrets hidden in these holy places. Many of the stone churches are fully painted on the inside walls and ceilings. They also contain many paintings that are important to their religions and cultural beliefs.
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This picture is a video capture taken from our documentary footage. Many paintings are unprotected from the air, but protected from the outside light. Flash photography is not permitted in many churches in order to preserve the historical paintings. Background photo: Exterior wall of stone church Designed in Photoshop7 Font: Andy
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Aunt Bettye Fern says:
another beautiful page!!!!!!! well done!!!!!!
Feb 23, 2008
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gypsykate says:
beautiful, interesting page!
Feb 13, 2008
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macdi says:
awesome page!
Feb 7, 2008
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MemoryKeeper says:
I'm amazed at how colorful the paintings still are, just imagine in their prime...beautiful! Here’s to more happy scrapping, and Hugs from the heart, *^´¨) ¸.•^ ´¸.•*^´¨) ¸.^•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸ ;.^•Jeanette Scrapping is a work of heART!
Jan 22, 2008
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bbb says:
I always think of St. George as European. Thanks for the wonderful photo of a native. Amazing page.
Jan 7, 2008
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COLEFLOWER says:
ANOTHER PERFECT PAGE!
Dec 21, 2007
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MaggieM says:
Great photos, you've put it together beautifully!!
Dec 17, 2007
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