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Kingdom Of Aksum.

Published on Nov 27, 2015

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KINGDOM OF AKSUM

  • Founded by Sabaeans, that spoke semitic.
  • Believed to have crossed the Red Sea from Southern Arabia.
  • Has an exceptionally strong ruler, Ezana.
  • Loss of trade, duento rivals.
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LEADERS

  • King Zoskales was the first known ruler in the 100th century.
  • DilNa'od was the last leader in the 940th century.
  • King Ezana ruled from 320-360 A.D.
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MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • The Aksumite rulers facilitated trade by minting their own currency.
  • The state established its hegemony over declining Kingdom of Kush.
  • Regularly entered the politics of the Kingdom on the Arabian Peninsula.
  • Corresponding with present day Ethopia, Ancient African civilization.
  • Traded widely throughout the ancient world.

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