The ancient city of Axum, Ethiopia, holds a wealth of history and culture waiting to be discovered. Its majestic obelisks, archaeological wonders, and colorful festivals transport you back in time, ...

Frank Gardner An Ethiopian nun at the Church of St Mary of Zion in Axum. The red carpet has ... the Church of St Mary of Zion where the Ark of the Covenant is alleged to be kept.

For Ethiopia's Orthodox Christians, the ancient city of Aksum is a sacred place, home to the Biblical Queen of Sheba and Ark of the Covenant. The ark is believed to contain the 10 commandments ...