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AksumAncient Greek-influenced Semitic kingdom that flourished in the 1st–6th centuries AD and covered a large part of modern Ethiopia as well as the Sudan. The ruins of its capital, also called Aksum, lie northwest of Ādwa, but the site has been developed as a modern city. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It is not known how the Aksumites erected the
stones, and it still defeats contemporary technology, unable to match
the combined force of elephants, slaves and ancient wisdom. |
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