Aksum
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Aksum

Aksumitec. 100โ€“940 CEEthiopiaEast Africa
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The Core Mystery Brief

Capital of the Aksumite Empire, a major trading power known for towering stelae and early Christian adoption.

What We Know

The Aksumite stelae, some over 24 metres tall, were carved from single granite blocks. Aksum was among the first states to adopt Christianity.

What Is Debated

The full extent of Aksumite maritime trade and its possible connection to the Queen of Sheba tradition is debated.

The Mystery

How were the massive Aksumite stelae carved and erected?

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The Queen of Sheba

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The Kingdom of Aksum

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