Axum Emperor Yohanes IV Airport

This airport is found in the Tigray Regional National State. It is located 960Km (surface distance) away from Addis Ababa, and 5.5 Km to the east of town. It became operational as of July 15, 2000 with a handling capacity of B737-700. Critical aircraft. Axum town is very near (close) to the historical sites

Yeha

• The country’s earliest civilized area
• The remains of the temple are still intact
• Two hours drive from Axum

Axum

• Ruins of Queen of Sheba’s palace
• The catacombs of king Kaleb and his son King G/Meskel
• Fallen/standing Oblisks of different sizes and heights
• Ancient coins(gold, silver, bronze)
• St. marry of zion (built around 1635, by Emperor Fasiledes)
• Rich with various /ancient treasures

Debre Damo- Monastery

• At the top of hile
• You can only climb with tricky (safety)
• Ropes to the cliff top 25m from ground
• Women are not allowed to climb up or enter
• It has a history of 1400yrs and rich with religious treasures