★ 2 · last edited Dec 11, 2019
Aksum
Location verified location
Aksum
Open the interactive map
In the north, near Eritrea, this city with a rich historical past is also an Orthodox religious center. It is home to an exceptional UNESCO-listed archaeological site, a testament to the Kingdom of Aksum. Scattered around the city are other small remnants of this ancient civilization.
Overview of Aksum
In the north of Ethiopia, near Eritrea, this city with a rich historical past is also an Orthodox religious center. It is home to an exceptional UNESCO-listed archaeological site, a testament to the Kingdom of Aksum. Scattered around the city are other small remnants of this ancient civilization.
Key Facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 56,500 inhabitants (2012).
- Area:
- Altitude: 2,130 m.