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Axum

The original capital of the Kingdom of Aksum, it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in Africa. Axum was a naval and trading power that ruled the region from about 400 BCE into the 10th century.
In 1980 UNESCO added Aksum's archaeological sites to its list of World Heritage Sites due to their historic value.
St. Mary of Zion Church
St. Mary of Zion Church
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Chapel of the Ark of the Covenant
Chapel of the Ark of the Covenant
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Vendor - Note the Tattoos
Vendor - Note the Tattoos
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Hauling teff
Hauling teff
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Queen of Sheba's Palace
Queen of Sheba's Palace
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Ethiopia Robin
Ethiopia Robin
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Semien Mountains in the background
Semien Mountains in the background
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Worshippers returning from Church
Worshippers returning from Church
Obelisks in Aksum
Obelisks in Aksum
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Icons in Church of St. Mary of Zion
Icons in Church of St. Mary of Zion
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Background: The Ark of the Covenant Chapel
Background: The Ark of the Covenant Chapel