Day Trip in Axum
Description
In this trip we will explore the ruins of the ancient Axumite Civilization covered a wide area in the Tigray Plateau. The most impressive monuments are the monolithic obelisks, royal tombs and the palace ruins dating to the 6th and 7th centuries AD. Also you will visit the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion is an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Ethiopia. It is claimed to contain the Ark of the Covenant.
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The Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion is an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Ethiopia. It is claimed to contain the Ark of the Covenant. It is located in the town of Axum, Tigray.
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. Long after its political decline in the 10th century, Ethiopian emperors continued to be crowned in Aksum.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
It was cool to be there,u saw how Ethiopia was great in ancient time despite what name it have today.its art and hand made aircrafts took my breath away!amd this travel agent helped me to understand each and every thing.many thanks!
i had a gereat time in Axum, the city is so ancient and there is so much history, which really got me surprised and the obelisks and the ancient city made wonder how the built all that amazing thing. And also the ETT and the travel team make the trip amazing, thank you so much Ett. Thanks .
I have seen so many places with Ethio Travel and Tours they are very good, frendily, they arranged this amazing trip without any glitch. So I would like to thank them for the service they provided for me and my family during my stay in Ethiopia.
Well the trip to Axum went off without a hitch, thanks to you Ethio Travel and Tours It was first class all the way. The Place was marvelous, there is too much history which really got me surprised. And the tour guides were intelligent and informative. I'm so happy that I took this Amazing trip with this travel company.
I Took a day trip in the Axum, the city is so ancient and there is so much history, which really got me surprised and the obelisks and the ancient city made wonder how the built all that amazing thing. And also the ETT and the travel team make the trip amazing, thank you so much Ett.
Our guide (Haile) was a great professional. He was knowledgeable in every aspect. I reccomend visiting this amazing site with him.
