I visited Aksun on several occasions and I always see new elements that broaden my perception about the miracles of ancient human creative genius.For this reason I found Aksum as the best tourist destination area in Ethiopia.

The landscape of Aksum preserve archaeological ruins dating from the early first century AD. The world heritage site of Aksum preserves over 1000 monolithic stelae that may have been tomb marks of the Aksumite elites and middle class Aksumites dating from the second up to the 4th centuries AD. the largest decorated and standing stelae are found in the Main Stelae Field that worth visiting by all. Aksum all preserves ancient palaces dating to the 6th and 7th centuries AD that are locate on the western part of the town. Remains of these palaces are still visible on the surface of the old Aksum town. These palaces are known as Ta'aka Mariam, Endasimon, Endamikael and Dingure palace. In addition there are underground built up and rock cut tombs that are found at the town of Aksum and its outskirts that worth visiting.The best tombs to be visited are the Mausoleum, the Tomb of the Brick Arches, the Tomb of the False Door located in the Main Stelae Field and the Tombs of Kaleb and Gebre Meskal located 2 km to the north of the town of Aksum.

The Hills that surround the town of Aksum are the best place to be visited. The Hill of Betegiorgis preserves over 1000 monolithic stelae both dressed and undressed ones. the earliest stelae dating to 5th century BC are found in this hill that I recommend every one to visit this site.It is half an hour walk to climb it and the best spot took the town of Aksum from Above. The Hill of Gobo Dura located 5 km to the west of the town of Aksum preserve an evidence of quarrying for the production of the largest stelae and an ancient road for transporting the unfinished stelae to the town of Aksum. If you go to the same place you witness the mystery of ancient humans how they carved and transported block of stones that weigh over 500 tons to a distance of over 5 km from the hill top to the plain.