6. Lalibela: History "on the rocks"

We are experienced travelers, and we have been in more than 30 countries in the 5 continents. But in Lalibela we were surprised by some sites we didn't expected. It was amazing for us that such an impresive buildings where unknown for us.
This site is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1978.
More information at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lalibela