Kingdom of Aksum: A Lost Empire That Shaped Africa!!
Timeline of Key Events in Aksum’s History:
100 BCE – 100 CE: Aksum emerges as a regional power in East Africa.
200-400 CE: Expansion into Yemen and control of Red Sea trade routes.
330 CE: King Ezana converts to Christianity, making it the state religion.
500-700 CE: Peak of Aksumite prosperity and technological advancements.
700-800 CE: Decline begins due to climate change and economic shifts.
900-940 CE: Aksum’s capital is abandoned after military defeats.
Summarise:
Kingdom of Aksum (100–940 CE)
Ethiopia’s obelisks & Stelae Park.
Claimed home of the Ark of the Covenant.
Coinage & maritime trade empire.
Ezana’s conversion to Christianity.
Decline: Rise of Islam? Soil erosion?
Underground tombs & treasure vaults.
Ge’ez script & manuscripts.
Queen of Sheba legends.
Rediscovery of Beta Samati church.
UNESCO push for global recognition.
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Timeline of Key Events in Aksum’s History:
100 BCE – 100 CE: Aksum emerges as a regional power in East Africa.
200-400 CE: Expansion into Yemen and control of Red Sea trade routes.
330 CE: King Ezana converts to Christianity, making it the state religion.
500-700 CE: Peak of Aksumite prosperity and technological advancements.
700-800 CE: Decline begins due to climate change and economic shifts.
900-940 CE: Aksum’s capital is abandoned after military defeats.
Summarise:
Kingdom of Aksum (100–940 CE)
Ethiopia’s obelisks & Stelae Park.
Claimed home of the Ark of the Covenant.
Coinage & maritime trade empire.
Ezana’s conversion to Christianity.
Decline: Rise of Islam? Soil erosion?
Underground tombs & treasure vaults.
Ge’ez script & manuscripts.
Queen of Sheba legends.
Rediscovery of Beta Samati church.
UNESCO push for global recognition.
kingdom of aksum, aksumite empire, ancient african civilization, ethiopian history, lost african empires, histories-secret, historiessecret.
#AksumEmpire, #AncientEthiopia, #AfricanHistory, #LostKingdoms, #HistoricalEmpires, #histories-secret, #historiessecret.
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