Axum, also spelled Aksum (/ ˈɑːksuːm / ⓘ), 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.

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), …

Dec 24, 2025 · 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 …

Oct 19, 2023 · Aksum, the capital city, was a metropolis with a peak population as high as 20,000. Aksum was also noteworthy for its elaborate monuments and written script, as well as for introducing …

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 …

Jan 14, 2026 · The local Agaw people of northern Ethiopia first began to populate and expand the city of Axum around 400 BC. By the mid-second century BC, Axum had developed into a regionally …

Axum is a city that transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into Ethiopia’s ancient past and rich cultural heritage. From its towering obelisks to its sacred churches, Axum is a destination that every …

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 …

The Persian (and later Muslim) presence in the Red Sea caused Aksum to suffer economically, and the population of the city of Axum shrank. Alongside environmental and internal factors, this has been …

Axum, in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, is an ancient city of immense historical and cultural importance. Once the capital of the powerful Aksumite Empire, it is famous for its obelisks, …