Obelisk of Axum - Wikipedia
The Obelisk of Axum (Tigrinya: ሓወልቲ ኣኽሱም, romanized: ḥawelti Akhsum; Amharic: የአክሱም ሐውልት, romanized: Ye’Åksum ḥāwelt) is a 4th-century CE, 24-metre (79 ft) tall phonolite [3] stele, weighing 160 tonnes (160 long tons; 180 short tons), in the city of Axum in Ethiopia.
Obelisk of Axum - Brilliant Ethiopia
Now back in home, towering over the smaller Obelisks that encircle it, this graphite monolith is one of Axum’s key attractions. The obelisk features two ornamented false doors, with layers of varying designs and decorating slithering up the tower, around rows of false windows, to the semi-circular domed top.
Obelisk of Aksum - Madain Project (en)
The Obelisk of Axum (የአክሱም ሐውልት) is a 4th-century CE, 24-metre-tall (79-feet) phonolite stele/obelisk, weighing 160 tonnes, in the city of Axum in Ethiopia.
History and Significance of the Obelisk of Axum
2023年11月27日 · The Obelisk of Axum, also known as the Great Stele, is a towering monument located in the city of Axum, Ethiopia. Standing at over 24 meters tall and weighing approximately 160 tons, this ancient structure has captivated the world with its …
Obelisk of Axum - Atlas Obscura
2011年11月21日 · From the early 4th century B.C.E until the 10th century C.E, the Kingdom of Axum was one of the greatest powers on earth. Centered as a trade city between Persia and Rome, the city of Axum...
Ezana Stone - Wikipedia
The Ezana Stone is an ancient stele still standing in modern-day Axum in Ethiopia, the centre of the ancient Kingdom of Aksum. This stone monument, that probably dates from the 4th century of the Christian era, documents the conversion of King Ezana to Christianity and his conquest of various neighbouring areas, including Meroë.
Axum Obelisk Ethiopia - Talkingethiopia.com
2024年11月29日 · The Axum Obelisk, also known as the Obelisk of Axum or the stele of Aksum, is a towering monument located in the city of Axum in northern Ethiopia. This imposing structure is intricately linked to the rich history and cultural heritage of Ethiopia, carrying significant importance both historically and symbolically.
The Obelisk of Axum (Amharic : የአክሱም ሐውልት ?) is a 1,700-year-old, 24-metres (78-foot) tall granite stele/obelisk, weighing 160 tonnes, in the city of Axum in Ethiopia. It is ornamented with two false doors at the base and features decorations resembling windows on all sides.
AXUM STELAE [10 FACTS] - NATIONAL PARKS WORLDWIDE
The most famous stela is the Obelisk of Axum a 1,700-year-old, 24-metre-tall obelisk, which was take by the Italians in 1937 during the occupation and returned to Axum in 2005 and re-erected in 2008. In fact, Axum, Ethiopia stelae field is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Axum Stelae Field - Hadgi
What to See at Axum Stelae Field. The Northern Stelae Field contains more than 120 stelae made of smooth, grey stone. The stelae are each made of a single piece of granite and stand as high as 82 feet. All the Axum stelae face south, and …