Ancient kingdom heritage
Northern Ethiopia
Axum ancient kingdom.
Northern-circuit extension — Northern Ethiopia; ancient Aksumite kingdom centre
Also known as: Aksum
About
Axum / Aksum
Axum (Aksum) is the ancient African kingdom centre with monuments evidencing a major civilisation. It is a history-focused destination on northern circuits, with stelae, inscriptions, archaeological areas, royal tombs, the St Mary of Zion complex, the Aksum Museum, and optional Yeha or other historical sites according to current access. Commonly combined with Gondar and Simien on 7–10 day historic northern routes.
Highlights
Highlights
Northern Stelae Park / major stelae, Ezana inscriptions, archaeological areas, royal tombs
St Mary of Zion complex and Aksum Museum
Optional Yeha excursion when access allows
Things to do
Things to do
- Historical exploration with a local guide
- Museum and archaeological visits
- Optional Yeha or other historical sites according to current access and conditions
- Combine with Gondar, Simien and Lalibela on longer northern circuits