Archaeological Museum

One of the most interesting visits to the city: the museum of the Church of Saint Mary of Sion. A treasure trove of treasures, filled with objects linked to the Aksumian Empire and successive Emperors (imperial silver crowns from 1.5 to 3 kg, horse saddles, old church umbrellas, Aksumite cross, fabrics used to cover the Ark of the Covenant, royal garments inlaid with silver details, priests' drums ...). Unfortunately, these objects are poorly presented, piled up on top of each other, without enough light to highlight them (similar to Lalibel). The explanations are very summary, when there is just nothing or everything written in Tigrigna. Allow 15-20 min to see everything, but it is definitely worth it! I hope that the entry at 200 birrs ($ 6) per person can be used to better highlight these wonders, the most interesting to see in Aksoum (especially that women cannot enter the church even opposite) . We tell you right away: photos prohibited and deposit of business mandatory in a locker. The entrance is made by going down a small staircase on the other side of the entrance.

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