The Ethiopian Orthodox Church dates the top-down Christianization of Aksum circa 330 AD with King Ezana’s conversion to the monotheistic religion, under the influence of bishop Frumentius. Although ...

For Ethiopia's Orthodox Christians, the ancient city of Aksum is a sacred place, home to the Biblical Queen of Sheba and Ark of the Covenant. The ark is believed to contain the 10 commandments ...

Playwright Banna Desta has brought to life an often-overlooked ancient African civilisation in her latest work - a compelling ...

The Ethiopian branch of Christianity first emerged in the kingdom of Aksum in the northern corner of the Ethiopian highlands. The person who introduced Christianity to Aksum is said to be ...

Subsequently, Aksum could not maintain its political and social-economic system. Extensive land use that was necessary for the required high level of food production for the kingdom’s large population ...

During the time of the town, the Kingdom of Aksum rose to prominence and converted to Christianity. 'Beta Samati spans Aksum's official conversion from polytheism to Christianity and the rise of ...

The ancient city of Axum, Ethiopia, holds a wealth of history and culture waiting to be discovered. Its majestic obelisks, archaeological wonders, and colorful festivals transport you back in time, ...