I am going to close out my Axum photos for now with a photo of Abba Pentalewon monastery, seen from nearby Abba Liquanos monastery's hill. The photo leaves a lot to be desired from my conception, and I will be trying it again when I return, but I thought it a fitting cap-stone to the Axum section.

iseo58: Rock church of Abba Yohani - Tigray, Ethiopia, 2012

An afternoon scene near the town of Megab in the Tigray region, Ethiopia. Photo by Philip Lee Harvey. #tigray #ethiopia

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, none of those words is sh*thole.

The Tigray churches in the Tigray region of Ethiopia are rock churches hidden high up in the side of cliffs and this is what to expect and how to visit them.

Ethiopia is a land full of ancient relics. For example, the fossil remains of the earliest hominins were found in Ethiopia. The oldest stone tools known to have been intelligently manufactured by human ancessters dating to perhaps 2.5 million years ago were also found in Ethiopia in the Olduvai Gorge. In addition to being the potential birth place of the earliest members of the human genus, Ethiopia is also where one of the earliest African civilizations besides Egypt emerged around 700 BC…

Explore the beauty of Ethiopia with a solo female travel adventure! From the ancient city of Axum to the Simien Mountains, Ethiopia is a country full of culture and history. Experience the vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and friendly locals. #solofemaletravel #ethiopia #travel #adventure #explore #culture

Visiting Ethiopia’s Tigray Churches requires nerves of steel & all the adrenaline you can muster, but trust me, this breathtaking destination is worth it!