I visit my home country Ethiopia in the summer of 2010. I really enjoy the people of Lalibela and the church. Besides reading books like Ancient Churches of Ethiopia by David Phillpson for my school paper. I don't have any clue about lalibela location or historical significant. Recording is not allowed, but if you visit lalibela ask for the tools used to make the Church. PLEASE VISIT LALIBELA. I SEE PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD CHRISTIAN, JEWS AND MUSLIMS.