Wukro Chirkos
ውቕሮ ቂርቆስ
A semi-freestanding rock-hewn church on the edge of Wukro town, right beside the road. It is the easiest Tigray rock church to reach from Mekelle.
The church was carved downward from a sandstone hill, separated from the bedrock on three sides. Its structure resembles Lalibela's churches, and it is generally thought to date from the late Aksumite period to around the 10th century. Inside, the columns and vaulted ceiling bear carvings and later murals, and the exterior walls have suffered weathering and repairs. It is about a 10-minute walk from the centre of Wukro and can be visited together with the Wukro Museum. Entry requires a ticket, and opening hours depend on the resident priest.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Wukro Museum
- Abreha we Atsbeha
- Medhane Alem Adi Kasho
- Mikael Milhaizenghi
- Mikael Imba
- Petros and Paulos Melehayzenghi
- Yohannes Maequddi
- Debre Tsion Abuna Abraham