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Axum pics

Broken stele in Axum, Ethiopia (2012-06)
Axum impressions - Northern Stelae Field - IMG_1024


Axum is the first Ethiopian kingdom (followed by Lalibela and Gonder). But apart from large stelae fields that are believed to be graveyards for the mighty Axum has another treasure: The Arc of the Covenant is kept here. Only one chosen monk is allowed inside the little chapel. So how do we know the Arc is in there? Easy: No one else claims to have it.

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