Adadi Mariam Rock Church and Tiya Stelae
Tour Summary
The south most extant rock hewn church in Ethiopia, Adadi Mariam lies along the road to Butajira and it is the only rock hewn church to exist as far south as this region. The church is not as monolithic as the rock-hewn churches in Lalibela but it has a lot of similarities with some of the rock churches in Lalibela and further north in Tigray. Tiya is best known for its archeological site, which is distinguished by 36 standing stones or stelae, “32 of which are engraved with enigmatic symbols, notably swords,” marks a large, prehistoric burial complex. Tiya is one of Ethiopia’s UNESCO World heritage site registered on 15 September, 1980.
Itinerary
Start driving the total of 96 km, with a private Toyota Minivan equipped with air conditioning and seat belts, south of Addis Ababa. After driving 62 km, of which 13 is on a gravel road, visit the ancient rock-carved church of Adadi Mariam which was founded in the 13th Century by King Lalibela. Then, we will head to the Stelae of Tiya to visit about 36 stone grave markers which are decorated with carvings and erected between 12-14th Century AD in honor of a local hero. It is one of the sites of Ethiopia included the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Tour Duration-: 9 hours
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Price
Group Size ………………… Price per Person in US$
- 1 ………………………..193
- 2 ………………………..110
- 3 to 4 …………………. 81
- 4 to 6 …………………. 58
- 7 to 9 …………………. 49
- 9 to 12 ………………….45
What’s Included?
- Guiding Services
- Private Transportation
- Admission Tickets
- Lunch in a local restaurant