Aksum
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| Elevation | 2131 |
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| Weather | 24°C, Wind SE at 14 km/h, 31% Humidity |
| Zone | Maekelay |
| Inscription | 1980 (4th Session) |
| Criteria | Cultural: i, iv |
| Local time | Wednesday 11:50 |
| University | Aksum University |
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| ID | 2318135 |
About Aksum
Aksum is a city in northern Ethiopia. It's known for its tall, carved obelisks, relics of the ancient Kingdom of Aksum. Most are in the northern Stelae Park, including a huge fallen pillar, now in pieces. Centuries-old St. Mary of Zion is a Christian church and pilgrimage site believed to have housed the biblical Ark of the Covenant. The neighboring Chapel of the Tablet is said to contain the Ark today.
