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Clara M.

Aksum: The Lost Empire That Rivaled Rome and Guards the Ark of the Covenant

A monk guards the Ark of the Covenant alone. The empire that built this chapel once rivaled Rome — then the West forgot it existed. This is the story of Aksum.

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Aksum: The Lost Empire That Rivaled Rome and Guards the Ark of the Covenant

Ethiopia

Rock-hewn churches carved from living stone and a kingdom that claimed the Ark of the Covenant. Ethiopia's ancient past defies every expectation.

Ruins of Civilizations

Lalibela: The Rock-Hewn New Jerusalem That Medieval Ethiopia Carved from Living Stone

When Ethiopia lost Jerusalem, it carved a replacement into basalt. Eight centuries on, Lalibela's churches are still prayed in daily. But the rock is cracking.

Clara M.

Aksum: The Lost Empire That Rivaled Rome and Guards the Ark of the Covenant

Ethiopia

Lalibela: The Rock-Hewn New Jerusalem That Medieval Ethiopia Carved from Living Stone

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