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Happy Thanksgiving!
Beautiful day in Axum, Ethiopia – probably a high in the lower 90s; sunny, clear blue sky. We had a very non-typical Thanksgiving but we did try to keep some traditions. First we had an early dinner (around 4:30 pm). No turkey but we did have Kai Wat (lamb in a spicy curry sauce) on injera and French Fries!!! We also took time to be …
No Money, No Honey
There is a buzz around Axum that you can feel – this weekend is the largest holiday in Axum: the Feast of St. Mary of Zion. The focus on this holiday is the Cathedral of Tsion Maryam founded in the 4th century, home of Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, and where supposedly the Ark of the Covenant is being held - (so Raiders of the Lost Ark …
In the Ancient City of Kings and Queens
Aksum or Axum was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Axum. It was an important trading center and ruled the region from ca. 400 BC until the 10th century.
The kingdom of Aksum developed a distinctive architecture exemplified by giant
obelisks, which date from 5000-2000
BC. It also had it's own written language called Ge'ez. …
Axum
We fly to Axum, a small town that once was the capital of the Aksumite Kingdom which ruled over an area that stretched from Sudan to Arabia. It is perhaps best known for being one of the first kingdoms to embrace Christianity at the beginning of the 4th century. We toured many historical sites including the Zion Cathedral where the …
In the heart of the Aksumite Empire
For the remaining legs of our Ethiopia tour we opted for flights, both to cut down on travel time and to spare us the headache of rapidly deteriorating road conditions. This did not mean, however, that we would miss out on the scenery. Given the short distances and small aircrafts, the flights were taken at very low altitudes, and coupled with the …
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TravelPod Member ReviewsRemhai Hotel Aksum
Remhai is a nice hotel wich lies not far from the city center. It has an outdoor pool, which adds a great deal to the relaxation. The rooms are comfortable and have an satisfactory standard. Internet works with a stick in the rooms. Otherwise the hotel has an internet cafe, a good restaurant and souvenir shop.
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