We just learned about the Church of Saint George in Lalibela that is built down into the ground.
Another ancient work of African art is the Lalibela Cross, made in Ethiopia some time before 1200 AD.
This is about two feet long, and weighs about 15 pounds.
It is made gold and bronze.
The priests of the churches in Lalibela would bring out this cross, and touch it to people to bless them.
(from: wikipedia - lalibela cross)
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