Axum: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Guide｜Ethiopia

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Begin your tour of Axum, Ethiopia’s oldest imperial capital, rich in archaeological and religious heritage. Head to the Northern Stelae Field and see the impressive standing obelisks, including the Great Stelae of Axum, carved over 1,700 years ago from single pieces of granite.

Visit the Queen of Sheba’s Swimming Pool, a large, ancient reservoir traditionally believed to have belonged to the Queen of Sheba. Then, view the ancient stone tablet inscribed by King Ezana in the 4th century, written in Sabaean, Ge’ez, and Greek.

Explore the underground tombs of King Kaleb and King Gebremeskel, showcasing early Axumite architecture. Walk through the ruins thought to be the palace of the legendary Queen of Sheba, dating back over 3,000 years.

Finally, visit the Church of St. Mary of Zion, one of the most sacred sites in Ethiopian Orthodoxy. According to tradition, the original Ark of the Covenant is housed here. Access the old church and the nearby newer cathedral, built by Emperor Haile Selassie.