30/06/2026
The most breathtaking—and terrifying—among them is Abuna Yemata Guh.
Built in the 5th century AD, this orthodox cave church sits halfway up a 200-meter (650-foot) sheer rock pinnacle. To reach it, priests and visitors alike must climb barefoot, using small foot-holds and hand-holds worn into the vertical cliff face over centuries. There are no safety ropes, harnesses, or nets.