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 …

Jan 16, 2023 · For starters Axum is a UNESCO World Heritage site – one of 9 in Ethiopia, which currently has the most of any African country. It’s also a beautiful, safe, small town, which has a genuine living culture to it that is highly visible everywhere.

Aksum, ancient town in northern Ethiopia. It lies at an elevation of about 7,000 feet (2,100 metres), just west of Adwa. Once the seat of the kingdom of Aksum, it is now a tourist town and religious centre best known for its antiquities.

It is famous for its stelae, churches, monasteries, tombs and the ruins of palaces and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980. It is one of the cleaner and better kept Ethiopian towns with cobbled side streets and attractive flame trees providing shade in the main street.

Axum original capital of the eponymous Kingdom of Axum, it was one of the most powerful kingdoms in sub Saharan Africa. Aksum Kingdom identified as Abyssinia, the Empire of Axum maintained traditiona relations both with the Greec and Roman world also with India and China, its most prosperous times.

Axum or Aksum, is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Ethiopia and has a rich and complex history that stretches back 3000 years. It flourished as the center of politics and culture for the Axumite kingdom, eventually becoming the historic capital of …

Axum, or Aksum, is a city in northern Ethiopia named after the Kingdom of Aksum, a naval and trading power that ruled the region from ca. 400 B.C.E. into the tenth century. The kingdom adopted the religion of Christianity in the fourth century C.E. and was known in …

365 kilometres northeast of Gondar lies the town of Axum, Ethiopia’s oldest city. Axum dates back some 2,000 years to when it was the hub of the Axumite Empire. The Queen of Sheba made it her capital 1000 years before Christ.

Oct 17, 2023 · Modern-day Axum, also known as Aksum, is a town located in northern Ethiopia that carries the rich historical legacy of the ancient Aksumite Kingdom. Today, Axum is a UNESCO World Heritage site and attracts tourists from around the world who come to explore its ancient ruins and learn about its historical significance.

Axum is a fascinating historical town, found along the main northern circuit of Ethiopia. The town has an incredibly rich history, and your local guides can help bring this region to life for you. Most visitors spend just one night in Axum, as you only need one day to …

Aug 6, 2017 · Axum is the ninth-oldest continuously inhabited city in northern Africa and dates back to 400 BC. Located in northern Ethiopia, today the residents seem blissfully unaware of it’s glorious past that saw the Kingdom of Axum, also known as the Aksumite Empire, thrive as a trading nation from 100 to 940 AD.

Journey to Axum, the ancient city that holds the key to Ethiopia's illustrious past. Unravel the mysteries of this historical cradle of civilization, where emperors once ruled and grand civilizations flourished. Explore the impressive stelae, ancient obelisks, and remarkable archaeological sites that testify to Axum's former glory.

Axum or Aksum (Tigrinya: ኣኽሱም? /'aq͡χʼsum/, Amharic: አክሱም? /'aksum/) is a city in northern Ethiopia. The town has a population of 56,500 residents (2010), and is governed as an urban wäräda.

The Town Of Axumis more than just ancient ruins and churches, Axum has a feeling of a small rural town with heart and friendliness. The town is magical in our opinion. Hotel accommodation in and around Axum can best be described as 3-star, but on …

Axum is most famous for its Stelae field, where giant obelisks rise dozens of metres into the sky. These incredible structures became a UNESCO World Heritage Site back in 1980. They have fascinating history dating back to 400 BCE.

Axum: The modern town of Axum shows the evidence that the historic footprints are represented by extensive traces of noble buildings with large stone foundations, the ruins of impressive structures such as: temples, fortresses, and rich palaces.

Nov 4, 2020 · Why visit Axum? A dry and dusty town in the North of Ethiopia, not far from the border with Eritrea, a visitor passing by Axum could easily dismiss it as not worth a visit as, from the outside, there doesn’t appear to be much going …

Axum or Aksum (/ˈæksuːm/; Tigrinya: ኣኽሱም Ak̠ʷsəm; Amharic: አክሱም Ak̠sum) in Ethiopia is the site of the historic capital of the Aksumite Empire. It is now a tourist town with a population of 66,800 residents (as of 2015). The Aksumite Empire was a naval and trading power that ruled the region from about 400 BCE into the 10th century.

Situated in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, Axum is a medium sized town. An ordinary looking place, it hides a wealth of culture and history. Axum is the cradle of Ethiopia’s 3000 year old civilisation and, it is said, founded by the great, great grandson of Moses.

Jul 8, 2021 · Axum or Aksum is a city in the North of Ethiopia at the base of the Adwa mountains. Once the capital of the region, Axum is still a comparatively large city with a population of around 50,000 people. Axum is most famous for being one of the supposed sites of the Ark of the Covenant, in the care of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.