MEMORIST took part in the sustainable conservation project for the holy city of Lalibela in Ethiopia. At the request of the CNRS and the École des Chartes, one of our divisions, Arkhênum, contributed its expertise to the creation of a digital resource centre for Lalibela’s heritage.
Protecting Lalibela’s rock churches through digitisation
Multi-disciplinary approach of Sustainable Lalibela
Sustainable Lalibela, led by the CNRS and the CFEE, is funded by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Agence Française de Développement, and the CNRS. This multi-disciplinary project includes research, restoration, development and skills-sharing activities aimed at ensuring the sustainable conservation of this emblematic site.
In the heart of Ethiopia, Lalibela is home to eleven monolithic medieval churches carved out of rock, bearing witness to the architectural genius and religious devotion of the time. These churches, which have been pilgrimage sites since the 12th century, remain preserved in their natural environment, constituting a precious heritage for humanity.
