It is Aksum not, Axum -_- ... They built Obelisks
From Sedimentary rocks
1st Century CE.
In Axum, an ancient kingdom located in present-day Ethiopia, one of the notable inventions was the development of the Ge'ez script, which is still used in liturgical contexts today. Axum is also known for its impressive architectural achievements, including the construction of monumental obelisks and stelae, which served as markers for royal graves. Additionally, the kingdom was influential in trade and the spread of Christianity, contributing to the cultural and religious landscape of the region.
Axum is now where modern day Ethiopia is.
Kaleb of Axum died in 540.
Axum was not isolated from trade
The relations between Muslims and Christians in Axum were peaceful. The Axum was on good terms with their Islamic neighbors.
The Axum port city
The airport code for Axum Airport is AXU.
It grew mostly because of its trade with the ancient Romans and with India; at the height of its power, the empire was strong enough to create its own money.
The civilizations of Kush, Axum, and Ethiopia made significant contributions to culture, trade, and religion in ancient Africa. Kush, known for its powerful kings and pyramids, was a major center for iron production and trade along the Nile. Axum established one of the earliest Christian kingdoms and was a hub for trade between Africa, Arabia, and India, known for its monumental obelisks and unique script. Ethiopia, often regarded as a cradle of humanity, contributed to the development of Christianity in the region and is known for its rich literary tradition, including the Ge'ez language and the Kebra Nagast.