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The Ruins of Aksum


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Aksum
The ruins of the ancient city of Aksum are found close to Ethiopia's northern border. They mark the location of the...
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“Aksum” UNESCO.org
“In Search of the Queen of Sheba” TravelIntelligence.net
“Ethiopia Opens Its Doors, Slowly” New York Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Aksum
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Traveler Description: The remains of once powerful royal capital contain impressive tombs and stelae.
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins
Address: Aksum
Ethiopia

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“great history”
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4 of 5 stars
aht931   2 contributions
Philadelphia, PA
Oct 24, 2009

This is a fantastic historical site in Ethiopia. If you get a guided tour you will walk all over the town and see such a variety of sites. The stellae themselves are staggering in size...simply amazing. There are alot of sites just outside the town which if you have free time and are up to some long adventurous walks, please... more

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Aksum, Ethiopia