Magnificent Rocks of Gheralta for best Trekking & Ancient church Sighting
The giant cliffs and magnificent rock formations of Mount Gheralta found in northern Ethiopia will take your breath away with its stunning landscape. The natural allure, stone-built villages and rock-hewn churches are definitely worth visiting.
The Gheralta Mountains is found in Tigray region and incorporates more than 30 ancient churches dating back to the 9th to 12th centuries. The place has the largest concentration of cliff churches in Ethiopia often having colorful paintings and church treasures, while many are set in the most stunning scenic landscapes. Gheralta is a steep 1,200 feet sandstone formation raising up from the flat farmer's land. On the north of Gheralta, there is another massive mountain called Agame which creates spectacular views where travellers and explorers can ...