Mariam Papaseit
ማርያም ፓፓሰይቲ
A half-rock-hewn church among the Gheralta pinnacles. The walk is easy, and the surrounding sandstone spires and farmland make it ideal for photography.
Located near Dugum, the church can be reached by a gentle 30-45 minute walk from the road. It is one of the few churches in Gheralta that requires no rock climbing. Part of it is carved into the rock and part is built from stone blocks. Inside are murals of the Virgin Mary and saints. Sandstone pinnacles, villages and fields surround the site, and the evening light is especially beautiful. It works well as a relaxing addition before or after climbing Abuna Yemata. An entrance ticket is required.
Opening hours
Daytime (opened by a priest)
Nearby sights
- Debre Tsion Abuna Abraham
- Yohannes Maequddi
- Maryam Korkor
- Daniel Korkor
- Abuna Yemata Guh
- Gheralta Massif
- Abuna Gebre Mikael (Koraro)
- Hawzen Market