top of page

Axum: Ancient Site in Aksum, Ethiopia

An archaeological exploration of Axum's history and heritage.

Latitude:

14.1315

Longitude:

38.719

Confidence:

High

Greek Name:

Αὔξουμις

Region:

Africa

Country:

Ethiopia

Current Day City:

Aksum

Type:

Polity

Ancient Mentions:

29 in 7 texts

Ancient Site Description

Axum is a polity situated in Africa, Ethiopia. According to historical records, it is referenced 29 times across 7 texts ancient sources.

Wikidata:

Q5832

ancient greek sites.jpg

Discover More Greek Ancient Sites

Phoinike | Ancient Site in Finiq, Epiros, Albania

Archaic to Late Antique settlement of ancient Epiros, modern Albania.

Antioch | Ancient Site in Antakya, Syria

Major metropolis of Asia, modern Antakya

Compsa | Ancient Site in Conza, Campania, Italy

Town of the Hirpine, Conza, Italy

Forum Cornelii | Ancient Site in Imola, Italia, Italy

Town on the Via Aemilia, modern Imola, Italy

Leukyanias R | Ancient Site in

River in Eleia, Peloponnese

Cocusus | Ancient Site in Göksun, Cappadocia, Turkey

Ancient city of Cappadocia

Krommyakon cape | Ancient Site in Cape Kormakitis, Cyprus

Promontory, the modern Cape Kormakitis in Nicosia Cyprus

Apollonos-Hieron | Ancient Site in near Buldan, Lydia, Turkey

Ancient city in Lydia

Narbo | Ancient Site in Narbonne, Gallia, France

Roman colony, capital of Gallia Narbonensis, the modern Narbonne, France

Stadium | Ancient Site in Asklipio, Peloponnese, Greece

Well-preserved stadium with partial seating, Asklepieon

GetGreece_Square.png
bottom of page