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Axum Stelae Field  
   

Axum Stelae Field

In the distance stands the field of carved granite obelisks, representingÂ…a lot of work, but no one really knows what else. Everyone debates how the Axumites erected these massive granite pillars nearly 2000 years ago.
Ethiopia's Living History...Clockwise

February 20th 2006
Northern Ethiopia is all about living history -- mostly the ancient living history of Orthodox Christianity. We made a big bus loop through the north visiting all the main hitoric sites. The roads are horrific and the buses are hot, slow, and unreliable, but it is well worth the hassle. Here are some of the key stops. The Islands of Lake Tana Lake Tana is the source of the Blue Nile, and hom ... read more
Africa » Ethiopia

Ethiopian Flag Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (wh... ... read more
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