Axum, Ethiopia
Top things to do in Axum
7 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.
Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
The holiest church in Ethiopia, believed to house the Ark of the Covenant.
King Ezana's Stele
A 24-meter-tall granite obelisk from the 4th century AD, part of the Axumite stelae field.
Ezana Stone
The Ezana Stone is a 4th-century stele inscribed with the conversion of King Ezana to Christianity, marking a pivotal moment in Ethiopian history.
Dungur
Dungur is the ruins of a 6th-century palace traditionally linked to the Queen of Sheba, offering a glimpse into Axumite royal life.
Lioness of Gobedra
The Lioness of Gobedra is a massive ancient rock carving of a lioness on a hillside near Axum, a rare example of pre-Christian Axumite art.
Axum
Ancient obelisks, royal tombs, and ruins of the Axumite Empire make this Ethiopian town a must-see for history lovers.
Obelisk of Axum
A 1,700-year-old granite stele and iconic ancient monument in Axum, Ethiopia.
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