The kingdom of Aksum was a powerful kingdom in northeastern Africa, originating from the city of Aksum in Ethiopia and expanding along the Red Sea coast and inland. It was one of the most powerful early states in Africa and played a key role in linking African, Mediterranean, and Asian trade networks. Aksum was one of the first kingdoms to adopt Christianity, doing so in the 4th century ce.
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