"Ancient Capital of Abyssinia..." Top 5 Page for this destination Axum by leonik

Axum Travel Guide: 112 reviews and 251 photos

Stelae and unexcavated tombs...

Famed for its mysterious stelaes and royal tombs, Queen of Sheba etc...

Only 5% of this holy city have been excavated and so much has been uncovered already... my oh my!

Photo:Laundry Day, Steps of Dungur's Bath (also Queen of Sheba's Bath)

Intro Updated Feb 21, 2006
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Reviews (3)

St. Mary of Zion Church Things to Do (3)

Where the legendary Ark of the Covenant is supposedly held now... (as shown in the 2nd picture) No one is allowed to... more travel advice

Queen of Sheba's bath... Things to Do (3)

Nothing much of interest but this was reputedly where Queen of Sheba (or Dungur) used to bathe... Now, local women and... more travel advice

Northern Stelae Field Things to Do (3)

Many mysterious stelaes abound in this field in the center of Axum town. One of the obelisks, looted by Mussolini... more travel advice

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Comments (5)

RafaelTheSecond May 12, 2006 at 7:13 AM Report Abuse

It seems to have many traditions and culture, despite of the poverty and many other tough things to see, you are quite a traveller, eh?:)
atufft Mar 15, 2006 at 2:02 PM Report Abuse

Nice photos. Please provided more details of how to get around. Ethiopia must be somewhat challenging, unless you have a car and driver.
gilabrand Feb 26, 2006 at 10:13 PM Report Abuse

This place looks quite new. So where do they keep the ark? We have a round Ethiopian church in Jerusalem, too, with lots of arks.
ukirsari Jan 12, 2006 at 7:02 AM Report Abuse

thanks to show me a great virtual visit in ethiopia :)
kyoub Oct 28, 2005 at 6:15 AM Report Abuse

Wow, interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing