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Obelisk of Axum, Axum

#4 among attractions in Axum

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Local name: የአክሱም ሐውልት Height: 79 ftCoordinates: 14°7'56"N, 38°43'11"E
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Axum Ethiopia

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Obelisk of Axum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, Dungur, Ezana Stone, King Ezana's Stele.

  • church of our lady mary of zion axum~990 ftS
    Sacred and religious sites, Church

    Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, Axum

    5 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...

  • dungur axum1 miSW
    Ruins, Historical place, Archaeological site

    Dungur, Axum

    25 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...

  • ezana stone axum0.7 miSE
    Stela

    Ezana Stone, Axum

    17 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...

  • king ezanas stela axum~80 ftSW
    Obelisk

    King Ezana's Stele, Axum

    1 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Obelisk of Axum?

Nearby attractions include King Ezana's Stele, Axum (1 min walk), Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, Axum (5 min walk), Ezana Stone, Axum (17 min walk).

Where to next? Visit tigray Tigray region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Ethiopia.

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