Axum's King Ezana and the Nubian Campaign of 350 AD

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into King Ezana's military campaign against the Noba tribe around 350 AD, a turning point that reshaped the Horn of Africa. They examine the Greek inscription from Axum that records the battle, the complex relationship between Axum and the declining Kingdom of Meroë, and the archaeological evidence—or lack thereof—for the confrontation. The episode also explores how Ezana's conversion to Christianity influenced his propaganda, the role of his god Mahrem in pre-Christian inscriptions, and the debated fate of Meroë itself. Along the way, they touch on Aksumite coinage featuring Ezana's cross, the enigmatic Beja people, and the stele that still stands in Aksum as a monument to this campaign. It's a focused look at a specific conflict that reveals broader shifts in religion, power, and trade in late antiquity. #Ezana #Noba #Meroë #Aksumite #Axum #Beja #Mahrem #GreekInscription #Kush #350AD #EastAfrica #HornOfAfrica #Christianity #Stele #AncientHistory #Antiquity #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo