Maryam Korkor
ማርያም ቆርቆር
A large rock-hewn church on the summit of the Gheralta spires, with cross-shaped pillars, murals in the 13th-century style, and wide views from the top.
The church sits on the summit plateau of Korkor Mountain at an altitude of about 2,400 meters. It is reached by a steep hike of about 1 to 1.5 hours from the foot of the mountain near Megab, with several sections that require using both hands and feet. Its scale ranks among the largest in Gheralta. The murals of Adam and Eve and of saints on the colonnades and vaulted ceiling still retain their color. Walking about 15 minutes further north brings you to Daniel Korkor. The two churches are usually visited together as a half-day trip. An entrance ticket is required, and you should bring plenty of drinking water.
Opening hours
Daytime (opened by a priest)
Nearby sights
- Daniel Korkor
- Abuna Yemata Guh
- Mariam Papaseit
- Debre Tsion Abuna Abraham
- Hawzen Market
- Yohannes Maequddi
- Abuna Gebre Mikael (Koraro)
- Gheralta Massif