Axum, also spelled Aksum (/ ˈ ɑː k s uː m / ⓘ), is a town in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia with a population of 66,900 residents (as of 2015). [2] It is the site of the historic capital of the Aksumite Empire. [3] Axum is located in the Central Zone of the …

The Kingdom of Aksum, [note 1][a] or the Aksumite Empire, [b] was a kingdom in East Africa and South Arabia from classical antiquity to the Middle Ages, based in what is now northern Ethiopia and Eritrea, and spanning present-day Djibouti and Sudan.

Mar 21, 2019 · The ancient city of Axum (sometimes called Axumis) is located at an altitude of over 2,000 metres (6800 ft) in the north of the Ethiopian highlands (in the modern province of Tigray), close to the River Tekeze, a tributary of the Nile.

Aksum, powerful kingdom in northern Ethiopia during the early Christian era. Despite common belief to the contrary, Aksum did not originate from one of the Semitic Sabaean kingdoms of southern Arabia but instead developed as a local power.

The ruins of the ancient city of Aksum are found close to Ethiopia's northern border. They mark the location of the heart of ancient Ethiopia, when the Kingdom of Aksum was the most powerful state between the Eastern Roman Empire and Persia.

May 26, 2024 · Axum (also spelled Aksum) was the capital of one of the most powerful and influential ancient civilizations in Africa. Located in the highlands of northern Ethiopia, Axum served as the center of the Aksumite Empire, which flourished from the …

Once the seat of the kingdom of Aksum, it is now a tourist town and religious centre best known for its antiquities. Tall granite obelisks, 126 inches all, stand (or lie broken) in the central square. One measuring 110 feet (34 metres), now fallen, is said to be the tallest obelisk ever erected.

Apr 13, 2019 · Located on the Horn of Africa, the ancient Ethiopian kingdom of Axum (also spelled Aksum) played a significant role in international relations around the time of the first millennium. At its height, Axum controlled modern-day Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, Western Yemen, southern Saudi Arabia, and parts of Somalia.

Jan 16, 2023 · Yes this country has more hidden treasures than you care to imagine and pretty near the top of the list is the amazing city of Axum, complete with its sacred churches, cobbled streets and ancient obelisk ruins.

Jan 29, 2025 · Known as the heart of ancient Ethiopian civilization, Axum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important historical destinations in Africa. From towering obelisks to legendary tales of the Ark of the Covenant, …