AKSUM

Aksum is considered to be the holiest of all Ethiopian cities by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and is one of the most important pilgrimage sites of the country, particularly during the religious festivities of T’imk’et (Epiphany, January 7th and Maryam Zion by the end of November) Aksum was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Aksum and is famous for its archeologic site of obelisks which was declared Patrimony of Humanity in 1980.  If you want to know more about the fascinating history of this interesting city, go to “The Kingdom of Aksum”, “Legend of the Queen of Sheba” and  “Ezana Stone” in Facts & Tales.