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Obelisk of Axum
4th-century phonolite stele in Axum, Tigray Region, Ethiopia
About Obelisk of Axum
The Obelisk of Axum is a 4th-century CE, 24-metre (79 ft) tall phonolite stele, weighing 160 tonnes, in the city of Axum in Ethiopia. It is ornamented with two false doors at the base and features decorations resembling windows on all sides. The obelisk ends in a semi-circular top, which used to be enclosed by metal frames.
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Where is Obelisk of Axum?
Obelisk of Axum is in Ethiopia. The nearest city is Mek'ele, about 108 km away.
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