Axumite Water Management and the Rise of the Kola Highlands

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the Kingdom of Axum engineered its water supply in the rugged Tigray highlands. They discuss the construction of reservoirs (hawelti), terraced agriculture, and the role of the spring of Mai Shum near Aksum. The conversation also touches on the political implications of water control, the annual rains of the Kiremt season, and how these systems influenced the rise of the Zagwe dynasty after Axum's decline. Specific sites like Yeha and the Dungur palace are mentioned, along with ancient Ge'ez inscriptions that describe water rights. The hosts also examine the controversial theory that environmental degradation from intensive farming contributed to Axum's fall. This episode offers a fresh perspective on Axumite civilization through the lens of hydraulic engineering and resource management. #Axum #WaterManagement #HydraulicEngineering #Tigray #Yeha #MaiShum #Hawelti #Kiremt #Zagwe #Dungur #Ge'ez #KolaHighlands #AfricanHistory #AncientEngineering #Sustainability #Environment #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo