Photo Gallery: Axum (Aksum)
This gallery of 78 photos accompanies our article on Axum, once the capital of a great ancient kingdom and still the holiest city of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith. It is a deeply religious city that houses the country's most sacred artifact, the reputed Ark of the Covenant. Axum is also a delight to archaeologists, with ruins of ancient tombs, stelae (obelisks), palaces and churches seen everywhere. Click any image to enlarge or start at the beginning for a virtual tour.
