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The Aksum Empire (Axum) was one of the greatest African civilizations and a global superpower that rivaled Rome, Persia, and China. This documentary explores how Aksum dominated the Red Sea trade, built massive monolithic obelisks, minted gold coins, and shaped Christianity in Africa.

🏛 What You’ll Learn

How Aksum became Africa’s forgotten empire
The engineering secrets behind the 500-ton obelisks of Axum
Why Aksum’s gold coins shocked Rome
How the empire controlled Adulis and Red Sea trade routes
Christianity in Aksum and King Ezana’s conversion
The mystery of the Ark of the Covenant
What led to the fall of Aksum

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - The Mystery of the Giant Obelisks
0:24 - Origins of the Axum Empire (1st-7th Century CE)
0:57 - Adulis: The Crossroads of Rome, India, and China
2:39 - Gold Coins of Axum: Africa's First Minted Currency
3:30 - Engineering Marvels: The 500-Ton Stele
4:35 - The Looting and Return of the Obelisk of Axum
5:09 - Christianity in Axum: King Ezana's Conversion
6:30 - Why Did Axum Fall? Climate, Trade, and Conflict
7:31 - The Legacy of Axum and the Ark of the Covenant

Comment:

Axum was ranked alongside Rome, Persia, and China as one of the four supreme empires of the ancient world. 🌍 Which part of their history surprised you the most—their massive obelisks or their early adoption of Christianity? Let’s discuss below! 👇

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Disclaimer:

This video is for educational and informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure historical accuracy based on current archaeological and textual evidence (as of 2025/2026), history is an evolving field. Always consult primary academic sources and professional historians for specialized research.