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Full Day Guided Trip in Axum
Axum
Discover Axum's ancient ruins, monolithic obelisks, and the legendary Ark of the Covenant on a full-day guided tour. Uncover Ethiopia's rich history.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion - The Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion is an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Ethiopia. It is claimed to contain the Ark of the Covenant. It is located in the town of Axum, Tigray.
- The Ruins of Aksum - The ruins of the ancient city of Aksum are found close to Ethiopia’s northern border. They mark the location of the heart of ancient Ethiopia, when the Kingdom of Aksum was the most powerful state between the Eastern Roman Empire and Persia. The massive ruins, dating from between the 1st and the 13th century A.D., include monolithic obelisks, giant stelae, royal tombs and the ruins of ancient castles. Long after its political decline in the 10th century, Ethiopian emperors continued to be crowned in Aksum.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Things not mentioned in the inclusion
Additional Information
In this trip we will explore the ruins of the ancient Axumite Civilization covered a wide area in the Tigray Plateau. The most impressive monuments are the monolithic obelisks, royal tombs and the palace ruins dating to the 6th and 7th centuries AD. Also you will visit the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion is an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Ethiopia. It is claimed to contain the Ark of the Covenant.
Location
Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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