4 hours agoTiger rebels seize the city of Isko cultural heritage
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)Rebels from the northern region of Ethiopia, Tigerji, have taken control of the city of Lálibela, a world heritage of culture in Nesco. Lalibela, home to 13 - century churches with hewn stones, is a holy place for millions of Orthodox Christians. Residents have fled the rebels' offensives, local officials have told [...]
Lalibela, home to 13 - century churches with hewn stones, is a holy place for millions of Orthodox Christians.
Residents have fled the rebels' offensives, local officials have told the BBC, Periskopi escorts.
Thousands have been killed since the war erupted in November last year.
Fighting has already been distributed in the Amhara region and the region of Aari, another region that is bordering Tigrij.
Millions of people have fled their homes.
Even the rebel forces of Tigerji but the Ethiopian army have been charged with committing crimes against human rights and war crimes.
That Lalibela was under the control of Tigerji's rebels and confirmed the deputy chairman, Mandefro Tadesse.
Three Facts About the Churches in Lalybela
There are 11 churches of medieval monolith caves built of wood dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries.
They were built as substitutes for pilgrimages to the Holy Land, which was elusive at that time.
Churches were designated by Nesco as world cultural heritage in 1978
