Aksum, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ethiopia, is an ancient kingdom’s capital from the 1st to 13th centuries, famed for its towering obelisks and royal tombs. Linked to the Queen of Sheba, its ruins reflect a powerful trading empire and early Christian heritage. This site offers a window into Ethiopia’s storied past.

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