Old St. Mary of Zion Church Axum, Ethiopia

This church is the holiest shrine in Ethiopian Christianity. First built in the 4th century, the present church dates from a rebuild in 1635. Neither visitors nor women are allowed inside.

Location map of Old St. Mary of Zion Church, Axum, Ethiopia. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Old St. Mary of Zion Church, Axum, Ethiopia. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Axum, Ethiopia
Coordinates
14.1294540° N, 38.7193550° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Old St. Mary of Zion Church
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024