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Adulis
Archaeological excavations are currently underway at Adulis, 65 kilometers south of Massawa, Eritrea.
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Adulis stood inland from its ancient harbour on the Gulf of Zula. Written and archaeological evidence identify it as the maritime gateway through which Aksum exchanged goods with the Red Sea and Indian Ocean worlds.
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Abraha: The Rebellious King From Adulis Who Ruled Arabia
… Ashwa or Abraha. ( Source ) In addition to appointing Sumuyafaʿ Ashwaʿ as King of Himyar, Emperor Kaleb also entrusted General Abraha with a crucial role in the aftermath of the South Arabian campaign. Abraha, who hailed from humble beginnings in the …
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The Conqueror of the Adulis Throne (Monumentum Adulitanum II)
Map illustrating the conquests described in the Monumentum Adulitanum II (Inscription on the Throne of Adulis). Own Work. Date Created: 8/20/2025 Last Updated: 8/26/2025 Subscribe now The absence of definitive evidence confirming whether the emperor referenced in Monumentum Adulitanum II hailed from …
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ኣዱሊስ/Adulis/Ἄδουλις - Part 1: The Rise Of Adulis (300BC-200AD)
In this article, I will explore the early history of Adulis, covering the period from approximately 300 BC to 200 AD. During this era, Adulis thrived as a prominent city-state, in the Erythraean Sea.
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Byzantine Basilica, Adulis
Byzantine Basilica (8527948107). Catalogued on Wikimedia Commons under Adulis. The file description records: A 5th century Byzantine basilica at Adulis, Eritrea, excavated in 1914 by the Italian archaeologist Roberto Paribeni.
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Columns and Capitals from Adulis. Image reproduced from Romanelli
Columns and Capitals from Adulis. Image reproduced from Romanelli (1930)
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Fallen Pillar from Temple B, Adulis
Adulis
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Figuretta reale da adulis, I millennio ac.
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Main Wall in Anfray's Trench, Adulis
Adulis
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Ruins of Adulis
The ruined port city of Adulis on the Gulf of Zula, Aksum's gateway to the Red Sea trade; excavated walls, columns and church foundations spread beneath the coastal plain.
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Small Ivory artifacts discovered at Adulis
Small Ivory artifacts discovered at Adulis
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Temple A, Adulis
Adulis
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Temple C, Adulis
Adulis
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Unidentified Excavated Church, Adulis
Adulis
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Veneri di adulis, I mellennio ac. 01
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The Land Of Punt & Eritrea
… particularly myrrh for incense production, alongside oils, spices, and, most interesting of all, a range of raw animal goods, including elephant tusks and monkeys. These same commodities (elephant tusks & monkeys) are later identified by Greek and Roman writers, millennia afterwards, as …
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A Glimpse Into Ancient Eritrea: The Ona Culture (ዑና)
… civilisations in the Horn of Africa were already forming. In the highlands of Eritrea and northern Ethiopia, complex agropastoral communities had emerged. I have previously discussed the DʿMT culture, which spanned parts of Akele Guzai and Tigray , as well as the …
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Aksumite Architecture Part 2: Maryam Tsion (Cathedral Of Our Lady Mary Of Zion)
… modern bell-tower, 1994. In the centre is the seventeenth-century Old Cathedral, standing on a podium of Aksumite origin. Source: Ancient Churches Of Ethiopia, pg 28. Introduction Remnants of churches have been uncovered throughout Aksumite territory, with most located in significant towns like …
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Aksumite Era Architecture: Part 1 - Palaces
As always the article is also available on the website: https://habeshahistory.com/habesha-history/aksumite-era-architecture-part-1-palaces/ Introduction Remnants of numerous large-scale Aksumite structures have been discovered across the Aksumite region. However, archaeological findings to date… …