Axum's Obelisks: The Giant Stelae That Marked an Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the iconic Aksumite stelae, the towering granite obelisks that once marked the tombs of Axum's kings and queens. They delve into the engineering marvels of quarrying, carving, and erecting these monoliths, some weighing over 500 tons. The conversation covers the Great Stele, which never stood, the obelisk of King Ezana, and the infamous removal of the Axum Obelisk by Italy in 1937 and its eventual return in 2005. They also discuss the symbolism of the stelae, their role in Aksumite ancestor worship, and the debated purpose of the false doors carved into them. Join Lucas and Luna as they uncover the stone giants that still guard the ancient city of Axum. #Axum #AksumiteStele #GreatStele #Ezana #Obelisk #AxumObelisk #AksumiteEmpire #AncientEngineering #GiantStelae #FalseDoor #Megalith #Quarrying #Granite #Africa #Ethiopia #History #FexingoHistory #AncientArchitecture #KingdomOfAxum #Adulis Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo