Beta Meskal or the Home of the Cross: a small tunnel-church, long and narrow situated to the left of Beta Maryam. It preserves a treasure box that contained the tabot. Inside the church there are musical instruments, crosses and umbrellas for the ceremonies. In the exterior walls are carved stone arches that symbolize all the rock churches of Lalibela. - See the Ethiopia map with a complete picture set.

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