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.)
Axum was not isolated from trade
Axum was not isolated from trade
they did not have to pay trade taxes
It was located on an important trade route linking the Roman Empire with India.
Coins.
Muslims conquered other areas in Africa and cut off Axum from its lucrative trade routes.
with rome
Kingdom of Aksum or Axum, (also known as the Aksumite Empire) grew in importance with the increase of seaborne trade between the Romans and southern India which used the monsoons of the Indian Ocean and passed through the Red Sea. Axum's coasts on the Red Sea made it an important intermediary in this trade. Axum also traded goods from inland Africa which were shipped from its ports of the Red Sea.
The Kingdom of Axum had a diverse and thriving economy based on agriculture, trade, and commerce. It was strategically located along trade routes connecting the Roman Empire, India, and the Arabian Peninsula, enabling it to become a major trading hub for goods such as gold, ivory, and spices. The introduction of coinage further facilitated trade, while agriculture, particularly the cultivation of crops like teff and barley, supported the local population. Overall, Axum's economy was characterized by its integration into regional and international markets.
The city of Axum, an ancient kingdom in present-day Ethiopia, was located near the Tigray region and was adjacent to the Tekeze River. The Tekeze River is one of the major rivers in Ethiopia and played a significant role in the region's agriculture and trade. This river, along with its surrounding fertile lands, contributed to the prosperity of the Axumite Empire.
1st Century CE.
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.