Aksum, an ancient city in northern Ethiopia, is one of the most historical sites in Africa. It was once the center of the powerful Aksumite Kingdom, with mysterious stone tablets, ancient palace ruins and the Church of St. Mary of Zion, which is said to contain the Ark of the Covenant. Walking among these thousand-year-old ruins, it feels like traveling back to the glorious ancient civilization. Aksum is definitely a paradise for history fans and cultural explorers.