Main stelae field, Axum |
Stela of King Ezana, Axum (4th century AD). It is leaning to the right of the frame. |
Collapsed stela of King Remhai, Axum |
Remains of an ancient palace near Dongar, said to be the palace of the Queen of Sheba |
Stelae field across from the Dongar Palace, reputed to contain the tomb of the Queen of Sheba |
Funeral procession through Axum. Note red and yellow Tigray flags being carried. |
Cathedral of Tsion Maryam (St. Mary), Axum. This is the church built by Haile Selassie in the 20th century. |
Cross atop the 20th-century Cathedral of Tsion Maryam |
Bell tower, Cathedral of Tsion Maryam |
Cathedral of Tsion Maryam |
A collection of crowns from Ethiopian monarchs is displayed in the Tsion Maryam Complex |
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Depiction of the crucifixion, Cathedral of Tsion Maryam |
Mary and Jesus, Tsion Maryam |
Depiction of the Ark of the Covenant in the Cathedral of Tsion Maryam |
An ancient book displayed in the Cathedral of Tsion Maryam |
Paintings on the interior of the 17th-century Church at Tsion Maryam, built by Emperor Fasilidas |
Paintings on the interior of the 17th-century Church at Tsion Maryam, built by Emperor Fasilidas |
Paintings of Ethiopian saints on the interior of the 17th-century Church at Tsion Maryam, built by Emperor Fasilidas |
Paintings on the interior of the 17th-century Church at Tsion Maryam, built by Emperor Fasilidas |
Grounds of the Tsion Maryam Complex |
Exterior of the 17th-Century Church at Tsion Maryam. Note similar style to castles of Gondar. |
This building reputedly houses the Ark of the Covenant, but no one is allowed to see it. |
A contemporary church next to the main stelae field |