Season 2 Episode 4: Aksum’s Humble Origins

In 300 BC, a small agrarian village in the Ethiopian highlands was beginning its rise to glory. This village, known as Aksum, would soon rise to become a great power, revered as far away as Rome, China, and Persia. Listen this week to learn about the humble origins of this magnificent civilization and its rise from humble village to global trade empire. To learn more about African history or support the show, click hereSupport the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices