Ancient kingdom, northern Ethiopia. At its apogee (3rd–6th century AD), Aksum merchants traded as far as Alexandria and beyond the Nile River. The modern town of Aksum (pop., 1994: 27,148), once the kingdom's capital, is a religious centre best known for its antiquities. It has long been regarded as a holy city for the Ethiopian Orthodox church; according to tradition, King Menilek I, son of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, brought the Ark of the Covenant there from Jerusalem. Aksum's antiquities have made it a tourist centre.
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Bridging Two Worlds: The Aksum-Arabia Axis: The Importance and Influence of Aksum, an Ancient Empire That Once Held Sway over Both Sides of the Red Sea
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Ethiopians certain providence, history protects their ancient city of Aksum.(Originated from Knight Ridder Newspapers)
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