The Obelisk of Axum (Tigrinya: ሓወልቲ ኣኽሱም, romanized: ḥawelti Akhsum; Amharic: የአክሱም ሐውልት, romanized: Ye’Åksum ḥāwelt) is a 4th-century CE, 24-metre (79 ft) tall phonolite [3] stele, weighing 160 tonnes (160 long tons; 180 short tons), in the city of Axum in Ethiopia.

2018年8月21日 · The central towering obelisk of Axum is believed to be 1,700 years old. It is made of granite and weighs 160 tons. Its ornamentation consists of two false doors at the monument's base and a window-like decoration on the obelisk's all sides.

Occupying prime position in the Axum skyline, the Obelisks of Axum have a history steeped in war, power, occupation and hope. Despite many years spent in relative disrepair, the Obelisks of Axum have returned to their former glory once again, and now dominate the centre of Axum.

The Obelisk of Axum (የአክሱም ሐውልት) is a 4th-century CE, 24-metre-tall (79-feet) phonolite stele/obelisk, weighing 160 tonnes, in the city of Axum in Ethiopia.

The Obelisk of Axum (Amharic : የአክሱም ሐውልት ?) is a 1,700-year-old, 24-metres (78-foot) tall granite stele/obelisk, weighing 160 tonnes, in the city of Axum in Ethiopia. It is ornamented with two false doors at the base and features decorations resembling windows on all sides.

2011年11月21日 · Centered as a trade city between Persia and Rome, the city of Axum flourished in culture, power and wealth. A pagan Kingdom during its early peak, giant pillars were erected to mark the tombs of...

THE OBELISK OF AXUM which is found in Ethiopia’s cradle of civilization is Ethiopia’s National Treasure, A symbol of our unity, strength and courage that possesses remarkable significance. The Obelisk of Axum is one of the most sacred artifacts in Ethiopian history. The Obelisk that dates back to the 4th century is twenty four meters high.

The Obelisk of Axum stands as a majestic sentinel, a silent yet powerful testament to the engineering prowess and rich history of the Axumite Empire (c. 100 AD – 940 AD). This towering monument, etched with intricate designs, dominates the skyline of Axum, Ethiopia .

2025年2月4日 · The Axum Obelisk, also known as the Obelisk of Axum, is a towering monument located in the city of Axum, Ethiopia. It is considered one of the largest single pieces of stone ever quarried and erected by ancient civilizations.

2018年12月2日 · The most remarkable structures are the colossal obelisks located in and around the city of Aksum. These obelisks are carved out of a single block of granite, resembling multi-storey palaces. They have exquisitely carved false doors, windows, columns and beams.