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.

Formerly the heart of the Axumite empire that spanned for nearly one thousand years, Axum is home to a 24-metre megalith surrounded by a ring of smaller Obelisks.

The Obelisk of Axum (የአክሱም ሐውልት) is a 4th-century CE, 24-metre-tall (79-feet) phonolite (N1) stele/obelisk, weighing 160 tonnes, in the city of Axum in Ethiopia.

2023年11月27日 · The Obelisk of Axum, also known as the Great Stele, is a towering monument located in the ancient city of Axum, Ethiopia. Standing at over 24 meters tall and weighing approximately 160 tons, this impressive structure has become a symbol of pride and heritage for the people of Axum.

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 (Tigrigna: ሓወልቲ ኣክሱም) is a 4th-century CE, 24-meter-tall (79-feet) phonolite stele/obelisk, weighing 160 tonnes, in the city of Axum in Tigrai. It is ornamented with two false doors at the base and features decorations resembling windows on all sides.

Erected during a period of prosperity and power, the obelisk (also known as a stela) tells the story of Axum, a beacon of trade and political strength in the Horn of Africa. Carved from a single piece of granite, the Obelisk of Axum stands at an impressive height of over 24 meters.

2024年12月31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.