Ezana Stone, Ancient inscription in Axum, Ethiopia
The Ezana Stone stands 21 meters tall in the Northern Stelae Park, featuring windows and doors carved from a single granite block.
During the 4th century, King Ezana documented his military campaigns and territorial conquests through inscriptions on this stone monument.
The stone contains text in three languages - Ge'ez, Sabaean, and Greek - recording the early spread of Christianity in the Kingdom of Axum.
The stone underwent structural reinforcement in 2007 through engineering efforts from Sapienza University of Rome specialists.
This monument remains the only unbroken royal obelisk from the Aksumite period, marking underground burial chambers with detailed carvings.
Inception: 4 century
Part of: Axum
GPS coordinates: 14.13786,38.72292
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51
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