EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 10 MIN
Axum's King Ezana and the Nubian Campaign
from The Kingdom of Axum: Rome's Forgotten African Rival — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode of The Kingdom of Axum, Lucas and Luna explore a pivotal but often overlooked chapter in Axumite history: King Ezana's military campaign against the kingdom of Meroë in Nubia around 350 CE. Drawing on the Monumentum Adulitanum and Ezana's own Ge'ez inscriptions, they unpack the strategic motives behind the invasion—control of the Nile trade route, rivalry with Kush, and the spread of Christianity. Learn about the Battle of the Nile, the sack of Meroë, and the geopolitical aftermath that reshaped the Horn of Africa. Lucas also discusses the archaeological evidence from the site of Meroë, the role of Aksumite general Mahrem's cult, and how Ezana styled himself as 'King of Kings of Aksum and of Kush.' Fresh narrative for returning listeners. #Axum #Ezana #Meroë #Kush #Nubia #MonumentumAdulitanum #Ge'ez #Mahrem #BattleOfTheNile #AksumiteEmpire #ChristianityInAfrica #HornOfAfrica #NileTrade #AncientHistory #Archaeology #EastAfricanHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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