Question

When and where was the Axum Empire located, and what was it known for?

Answer 1

The Aksum empire was located in present-day Ethiopia. It was known for its trading.

Step-by-step explanation:

Aksum was located in what is now Ethiopia. For a time, Aksum expanded to include parts of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and southern Egypt.

Aksum was a major trading nation with Greece, Rome, Persia, and India. Because it controlled the Red Sea, Aksum dominated the trade market in this region of the world. Aksum exported ivory, gold, emeralds, and tortoise shells in exchange for silk and spices.

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Answer 2

The kingdom's ancient capital, also called Axum, is now a town in Tigray Region (northern Ethiopia). The Kingdom used the name "Ethiopia" as early as the 4th century. Tradition claims Axum as the alleged resting place of the Ark of the Covenant and the purported home of the Queen of Sheba.