Mifsas Bahri

The excavation site contains a monumental stone building measuring 20 meters by 35 meters, constructed from bright red dressed ashlar stone at 2464 meters altitude.

The site experienced three occupation phases until the 15th century, with construction potentially dating to the 6th or 7th century during the Aksumite period.

The building's layout, orientation, and architectural details, including relief sculptures, indicate its purpose as a religious structure within the Aksumite civilization.

Research teams from Mekelle University and Heidelberg University began formal investigations in 2013, documenting findings through extensive field reports and surveys.

Local populations utilized the site's building stones until 1997, leading to its archaeological discovery and subsequent protection as a monument.

GPS coordinates: 12.57694,39.48028

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:55