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The population of ancient Axum, a prominent civilization in what is now Ethiopia and Eritrea, is estimated to have been between 100,000 and 300,000 people at its peak during the 4th century CE. This bustling city was a major trading hub, connecting Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and beyond. The population was diverse, consisting of various ethnic groups and cultures due to its strategic location along trade routes. However, precise population figures are difficult to ascertain due to the lack of contemporary records.
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What was the capital of ancient?
Axum
What ancient civilization of Africa was christian?
Axum, in Ethiopia.
What was the geography of ancient Axum?
Axum had a very fertile area since it was located near the nile river, which served as a an exelent trade route.
Who was the ancient civilization that was located in the highlands of what is known today as Ethiopia?
Axum
What civilization lay between ancient Egypt and the Kingdom of Axum?
Sudan
Which ancient kingdom in present-day Ethiopia was a center of African Christianity?
Axum
Which ancient kingdom present-day Ethiopia was a center of African Christianity?
Axum
What are the ancient civilizations of north Africa?
The ancient civilizations of North Africa are Kush, Egypt, Zimbabwe, and Axum
Why was the axum obelisk built?
The Obelisk of Axum is a 1,700-year-old, 79-foot granite stele/obelisk, weighing 160 tonnes, in the city of Axum in Ethiopia. Axum was the ancient political and religious capital of Ethiopia. Though the exact date of its founding is not known, it is known that the Queen of Sheba, who reigned around 1000 B.C. had Axum as her royal capital. The exact procedure of its making is unknown to us. Only theories are said.
What race were the people of Axum?
The people of Axum, an ancient civilization located in what is now Ethiopia and Eritrea, were primarily of Cushitic and Semitic descent. They were a diverse population, with influences from various ethnic groups due to trade and interactions with neighboring regions. The Axumite Empire was known for its cosmopolitan nature, incorporating various cultures and languages, including Ge'ez, which was derived from Semitic roots. Overall, the racial and ethnic composition of Axum reflected a mix of indigenous African and Arabian influences.
What country attacked Ethiopia in Africa?
No country at all. It may be said Yemen at the time of ancient Axum's kingdom.
What two major effects did trade have on the Axum Empire?
Christianity and written language. Christianity came from the Roman/ Byzantine Empire. Written language came from the greeks. (Axum adopted the 'Geez' language that was invented in ancient Greece.)
