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ቤተ መዘክር ስነ ኳዕቲ ኣኽሱም | Axum Archeological Museum

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The Axum Archeological Museum, also known as the Sainte-Marie de Sion Church museum, is a treasure trove of historical and archaeological artifacts. It houses a diverse collection including pottery, coins, jewelry, imperial silver crowns, horse saddles, old church umbrellas, Aksumite crosses and fabrics used to cover the Ark of the Covenant.

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The most impressive museum ever!
(Translated by Google) One of the most interesting visits to the city: the museum of the Sainte-Marie de Sion Church. A mine of treasures, filled with objects linked to the Aksumite empire and successive Emperors (imperial silver crowns weighing 1.5 to 3kg, horse saddles, old church umbrellas, Aksumite crosses, fabrics used to cover the Ark of the Covenant, royal garments inlaid with silver details, priests' drums...). Unfortunately, these objects are poorly presented, piled on top of each other, without enough light to highlight them (same as Lalibel). The explanations are very summary, when there is just nothing or everything written in Tigrigna. Allow 15-20 minutes to see everything clearly, but it's definitely worth it! I hope that the entry fee of 200 birrs ($6) per person can serve to better highlight these wonders, the most interesting to see in Aksum (especially since women cannot enter the church even opposite) . We'll tell you right away: photos are prohibited and items must be placed in a locker. Entrance is by going down a small staircase on the other side of the entrance. (Original) L’une des plus intéressantes visites de la ville: le musée de l’Eglise Sainte-Marie de Sion. Une mine de trésors, remplies d’objets liés à l’empire aksoumien et aux Empereurs qui se sont succédés (couronnes impériales d’argent de 1.5 à 3kg, selles de chevaux, anciens parapluies d’églises, croix aksoumite, tissus ayant servi à couvrir l’arche d’Alliance, des vêtements royaux incrustés de détails en argent, des tambours de prêtres ...). Malheureusement, ces objets sont mal présentés, amassés les uns sur les autres, sans assez de lumière pour les mettre en valeur ( pareil à Lalibel). Les explications sont très sommaires, quand il n’y a juste rien ou tout écrit en tigrigna. Compter 15-20 min pour tout bien voir, mais cela en vaut vraiment la peine! J’espère que l’entrée à 200 birrs (6$) par personne peut servir à mieux mettre en valeur ces merveilles, les plus intéressantes à voir à Aksoum ( surtout que les femmes ne peuvent pas entrer dans l’église même en face). On vous précise de suite: photos interdites et dépôt des affaires obligatoire dans un casier. L’entrée se fait en descendant un petit escalier de l’autre côté de l’entrée.
(Translated by Google) The foundation of civilization (Original) የስልጣኔ መሰረት
The most impressive museum ever!
(Translated by Google) One of the most interesting visits to the city: the museum of the Sainte-Marie de Sion Church. A mine of treasures, filled with objects linked to the Aksumite empire and successive Emperors (imperial silver crowns weighing 1.5 to 3kg, horse saddles, old church umbrellas, Aksumite crosses, fabrics used to cover the Ark of the Covenant, royal garments inlaid with silver details, priests' drums...). Unfortunately, these objects are poorly presented, piled on top of each other, without enough light to highlight them (same as Lalibel). The explanations are very summary, when there is just nothing or everything written in Tigrigna. Allow 15-20 minutes to see everything clearly, but it's definitely worth it! I hope that the entry fee of 200 birrs ($6) per person can serve to better highlight these wonders, the most interesting to see in Aksum (especially since women cannot enter the church even opposite) . We'll tell you right away: photos are prohibited and items must be placed in a locker. Entrance is by going down a small staircase on the other side of the entrance. (Original) L’une des plus intéressantes visites de la ville: le musée de l’Eglise Sainte-Marie de Sion. Une mine de trésors, remplies d’objets liés à l’empire aksoumien et aux Empereurs qui se sont succédés (couronnes impériales d’argent de 1.5 à 3kg, selles de chevaux, anciens parapluies d’églises, croix aksoumite, tissus ayant servi à couvrir l’arche d’Alliance, des vêtements royaux incrustés de détails en argent, des tambours de prêtres ...). Malheureusement, ces objets sont mal présentés, amassés les uns sur les autres, sans assez de lumière pour les mettre en valeur ( pareil à Lalibel). Les explications sont très sommaires, quand il n’y a juste rien ou tout écrit en tigrigna. Compter 15-20 min pour tout bien voir, mais cela en vaut vraiment la peine! J’espère que l’entrée à 200 birrs (6$) par personne peut servir à mieux mettre en valeur ces merveilles, les plus intéressantes à voir à Aksoum ( surtout que les femmes ne peuvent pas entrer dans l’église même en face). On vous précise de suite: photos interdites et dépôt des affaires obligatoire dans un casier. L’entrée se fait en descendant un petit escalier de l’autre côté de l’entrée.
(Translated by Google) The foundation of civilization (Original) የስልጣኔ መሰረት
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The most impressive museum ever!
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(Translated by Google) One of the most interesting visits to the city: the museum of the Sainte-Marie de Sion Church. A mine of treasures, filled with objects linked to the Aksumite empire and successive Emperors (imperial silver crowns weighing 1.5 to 3kg, horse saddles, old church umbrellas, Aksumite crosses, fabrics used to cover the Ark of the Covenant, royal garments inlaid with silver details, priests' drums...). Unfortunately, these objects are poorly presented, piled on top of each other, without enough light to highlight them (same as Lalibel). The explanations are very summary, when there is just nothing or everything written in Tigrigna. Allow 15-20 minutes to see everything clearly, but it's definitely worth it! I hope that the entry fee of 200 birrs ($6) per person can serve to better highlight these wonders, the most interesting to see in Aksum (especially since women cannot enter the church even opposite) . We'll tell you right away: photos are prohibited and items must be placed in a locker. Entrance is by going down a small staircase on the other side of the entrance. (Original) L’une des plus intéressantes visites de la ville: le musée de l’Eglise Sainte-Marie de Sion. Une mine de trésors, remplies d’objets liés à l’empire aksoumien et aux Empereurs qui se sont succédés (couronnes impériales d’argent de 1.5 à 3kg, selles de chevaux, anciens parapluies d’églises, croix aksoumite, tissus ayant servi à couvrir l’arche d’Alliance, des vêtements royaux incrustés de détails en argent, des tambours de prêtres ...). Malheureusement, ces objets sont mal présentés, amassés les uns sur les autres, sans assez de lumière pour les mettre en valeur ( pareil à Lalibel). Les explications sont très sommaires, quand il n’y a juste rien ou tout écrit en tigrigna. Compter 15-20 min pour tout bien voir, mais cela en vaut vraiment la peine! J’espère que l’entrée à 200 birrs (6$) par personne peut servir à mieux mettre en valeur ces merveilles, les plus intéressantes à voir à Aksoum ( surtout que les femmes ne peuvent pas entrer dans l’église même en face). On vous précise de suite: photos interdites et dépôt des affaires obligatoire dans un casier. L’entrée se fait en descendant un petit escalier de l’autre côté de l’entrée.
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(Translated by Google) The foundation of civilization (Original) የስልጣኔ መሰረት
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