St. Mary of Zion Church

St. Mary of Zion Church

The Church of St. Mary of Zion in Aksum, Ethiopia, is a holy place for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity. Legend has it that the Ark of the Covenant is stored there. The church was originally built by King Ezana in the 4th century AD. The existing building was rebuilt by Emperor Fasiladas in 1665, showing the traditional Ethiopian architectural style. The church has exquisite murals and religious relics, attracting countless tourists and pilgrims to explore its profound history and cultural heritage.

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