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Aksum
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| 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. The massive ruins, dating from between the 1st and the 13th century A.D., include monolithic obelisks, giant stelae, royal tombs and the ruins of ancient castles. |
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Read the city history, see information on its World Heritage Sites. |
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Information and pictures of the Aksum ruins and sacred sites: the Obelisks, church of St. Mary of Zion and the Treasury of the Arc of the Covenant. |
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A series of great, interesting photos of the city sites. |
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Information on Aksum World Heritage Site. |
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