❮ Axum

Dungur

archaeological site in Axum

#4 in Axum / #10 in Ethiopia

by A.Savin

/ FAL

Dungur in Axum, Ethiopia, is an archaeological site that is often referred to as the "Palace of the Queen of Sheba." It features the remnants of a large, well-constructed building complex that dates back to the Aksumite civilization, which flourished from around the 1st to the 7th centuries AD. The site includes numerous rooms, a central courtyard, and intricate stonework, indicative of the advanced architectural skills of the Aksumites. Although the exact purpose of the building remains uncertain, it is believed to have been a grand residence or palace.

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