Axum's Engineering Marvels: The Obelisks That Defied Time

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the engineering and cultural significance of Axum's towering obelisks, carved from single pieces of granite. They discuss how these stelae were quarried, transported, and erected using only simple tools and human labor. The conversation covers the largest standing obelisk at 24 meters, the mysterious fallen giant at 33 meters, and the symbolism of the stone doors and windows carved into each monument. Lucas explains the possible religious purposes — as markers for underground tombs linked to the worship of the god Mahrem — and touches on the 20th-century return of the Axum Obelisk from Italy. The episode also compares Axumite engineering to other ancient civilizations like Egypt and Rome, highlighting Axum's unique approach. #Axum #Obelisks #Stelae #Engineering #AncientEngineering #EastAfrica #Mahrem #Granite #Quarrying #Monolith #AksumiteKingdom #StelaePark #AncientTechnology #History #FexingoHistory #LucasAndLuna #AfricanHistory #RedSea Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo