Lioness of Gobedra, Axum

Name: Lioness of Gobedra
Address: Axum, Ethiopia

#6 among attractions in Axum

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The Lioness of Gobedra is a rock sculpture located in Gobo Dura, Ethiopia. It is a representation of a crouching lioness around three metres long, which was carved into a relief on a large phonolite rock outcropping situated two kilometers west of Axum. It was first described by German archeologists in 1913. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 14°7'2"N, 38°40'54"E

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Lioness of Gobedra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, Dungur, Ezana Stone, Obelisk of Axum.

2.7 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, Axum
68 min walk • The Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion is a revered sanctuary situated in the ancient city of Axum, Ethiopia. This sacred site is steeped in religious significance and is believed by many adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church to house the Biblical Ark of the...
1.8 miE
Ruins, Historical place, Archaeological site
Dungur, Axum
46 min walk • In the shadow of the ancient city of Axum, Ethiopia, lies the enigmatic archaeological site known as Dungur. Often referred to as the "Queen of Sheba's Palace," Dungur is a testament to the grandeur of the Axumite Kingdom, which once held sway over the Horn of Africa...
2.9 miE
Stela
Ezana Stone, Axum
75 min walk • The Ezana Stone, nestled in the ancient city of Axum in Ethiopia, stands as a testament to the rich history of the Axumite Kingdom. This significant stela, inscribed in the 4th century AD, is a crucial artifact for understanding the cultural and linguistic heritage of...
2.7 miNE
Obelisk
Obelisk of Axum, Axum
71 min walk • The Obelisk of Axum is a 4th-century CE, 24-metre tall phonolite stele, 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.
2.7 miNE
Obelisk
King Ezana's Stele, Axum
70 min walk • King Ezana's Stele is an obelisk in the ancient city of Axum, in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. The monument stands in the middle of the Northern Stelae Park, which contains hundreds of smaller and less decorated stelae.

Lioness of Gobedra, Axum

Facts and practical information

Lioness of Gobedra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, Axum

Dungur, Axum

Ezana Stone, Axum

Obelisk of Axum, Axum

King Ezana's Stele, Axum