❮ Axum

Obelisk of Axum

የአክሱም ሐውልት

obelisk in Axum

#3 in Axum / #9 in Ethiopia

by A.Savin

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The Obelisk of Axum, located in Axum, Ethiopia, is an ancient and significant monument that dates back to the 4th century AD. Standing at approximately 24 meters (79 feet) tall and weighing around 160 tons, it is one of the largest monolithic obelisks ever erected. The obelisk is intricately carved from a single piece of granite, featuring detailed representations of doors and windows, which are believed to mimic the multi-storied palaces of the Axumite civilization. The Obelisk of Axum is one of several stelae in the area, serving as a testament to the architectural prowess and cultural richness of the ancient Axumite Kingdom, which was a powerful trading empire and one of the great civilizations of the ancient world.

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