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1. Zagwe Dynasty

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   The Zagwe Dynasty is most renowned for its ambitious and singular approach to religious construction. Unlike previous rulers who favored carved stelae or constructed edifices atop existing structures, the Zagwe kings undertook the monumental task of carving entire churches downward into monolithic blocks of volcanic tuff $[6]$.
   The Zenith of this activity occurred under Gebre Mesqel Lalibela (r. c. 1181–1221). He commissioned the eleven famous monolith…

2. Zagwe Dynasty

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   | Biete Maryam | c. 1195 | Reddish Tuff | Internal friezes depicting migratory locusts in various emotional states. |
   | Biete Amanuel | c. 1205 | Grey Basalt | Unique roofline designed to collect and channel morning dew for ritual washing. |
   | Biete Giyorgis | c. 1210 | Dark Volcanic Ash | Perfect cruciform plan; reported [resonant frequency](/entrie…