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Abuna Jemata Guh church in Ethiopia requires extreme climbing to reach

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The Abuna Jemata Guh church in the Tigray region of Ethiopia is noted for its extreme accessibility challenges and historical significance. Carved into a cliffside, the 1,500-year-old Orthodox sanctuary requires visitors to undertake a demanding hike lasting over an hour.

To reach the site, travelers must climb an 8-meter vertical rock face using only their hands and feet with the assistance of local residents. The path continues along a narrow trail situated just centimeters away from a precipice nearly 250 meters high. Despite the difficulty, the interior houses well-preserved frescoes believed to date back to the 15th century, maintained by the region's dry climate.

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Abuna Jemata Guh · Srđan Dobraš · Tigray

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