Ezana Expands Aksum, Later Converts to Christianity
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Religion, Ethics, Economics
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Empires, Dynasties, Cities, Urbanization
- Curriculum: African History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea
- Date: 4th century
Article abstract: Under Ezana’s leadership, Aksum became a major power in the ancient world, developing international commercial routes and firmly establishing Christianity in the Ethiopian area.
Summary of Event
When Ezana (also known as Ēzānā, Ezanas, Aezana) ruled Aksum, the state was considered to be one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world. The kingdom was named after the city of Aksum, its ceremonial and secular capital. Because Aksumite kings’ titles listed many of the regions they ruled, it is known that Ezana controlled or...
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