Ethiopia's Ancient Kingdom Axum: Queen Sheeba's Palace, Northern Stelae Field, Obelisk of Axum

Explore Ethiopia's ancient capital, the City of Axum! Uncover all its treasures like the Ruins of Queen Sheeba's Palace, Obelisk of Axum and the Northern Stelae Field with its many RoyalTombs! Axum was actually our first city after Addis Abeba as we started the northern Ethiopian Circle from the top of the country. I can tell you that this city is often overlooked in the sense that tourists only come for one or two days and then head to another destination like Mekele, the Churches the Tigray and so on. And I have to say it is a shame and a blessing! Axum is quite untouristy compared to other Ethiopian cities and this is what makes it so unique. People just live their lives here, you will not find 10000 guides trying to sell you tours. All the tours are organized through one tourist office where you can buy tickets so there is really no hassle and you never should have the feeling that you are getting screwed. The restaurants, with a few exceptions of hotel restaurants, are surprisingly basic and often just offer a few dishes but you get the authentic experience here. If you want to experience the unbusy Ethiopian city vibe, Axum is the place for you.