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The Rise and Fall of the Aksumite Kingdom

by Embassy of Ethiopia, London

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Date and time

Wed, 5 November 2014

18:30 – 20:00 GMT

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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

1 Kensington Gore

London

SW7 2AR

United Kingdom

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Recent research at Aksum reveals the wealth and sophistication of this ancient kingdom and how it played a major role in international affairs 1500 years ago.

Join us during World Travel Market week to celebrate Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage.

Renowned archeologist, Professor David Phillipson Litt.D., F.B.A., F.S.A., will be exploring the Kingdom of Aksum and its place in the ancient world in Africa and beyond through recent archeology.