The Aksumite Army: War Elephants and Nubian Archers

Lucas and Luna explore the military power of the Kingdom of Aksum, from its war elephants and Nubian archers to the elite cavalry known as the Sarawit. They examine how Aksumite generals like King Ezana and Kaleb deployed these forces against foes like the Noba and Himyarites, and how the loss of the elephant trade contributed to the empire's decline. Along the way, they discuss the role of the Beja mercenaries and the mysterious 'Elephant Highway' that supplied the prized war animals. #Aksum #AksumiteArmy #WarElephants #NubianArchers #Sarawit #Ezana #Kaleb #Noba #Himyar #Beja #ElephantHighway #Adulis #AncientWarfare #EastAfrica #History #FexingoHistory #MilitaryHistory #Axum Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo