Ethiopia: The church is calling to save Lalibela

The Ethiopian Orthodox church is calling the concerned bodies to save rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. The church is now working stressful with the concerned governmental offices to protect the churches from the expecting accident.

Priest Solomon Tolcha protecting heritages and tourism directorate director within the church said, because of the extra year staying on service of its shelter which the European union build before then years, the rock- hewn churches is now under the treat. And it is already decided to remove this shelter and the task will be done soon to protect. it needs about 800 million Ethiopian Birr.

Prepared by Ministry of culture and tourism, discussion was held soon to protect the heritage. Assessment which conducted by Ethiopian geologist and other foreigner experts was presented over the discussion and already decided to remove the shelter from the place.

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