12. The Aksumite civilisation

Axum is the oldest historical city in our visit.
The Aksumite civilisation is back to 4th. Century Before Christ, and the type of archeological findings are very impressive, even compared to those in Egypt.
Much is left to unearth, and we are sure in the coming decades the new findings will surprise the world and enrich the Ethiopian heritage.

Unfortunatelly we have found many tourist coming to Ethiopia are not visiting Axum (because it is too far north or because the Ethiopian- Eritrean situation).
We recommend everybody visiting the Historical route not to miss Aksum.



More information on Aksumite civilization at http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/aksu/hd_aksu_1.htm