King Ezana also converted to Christianity. It was under King Ezana that Aksum conquered the Kingdom of Kush, destroying the city of Meroe. During this time, Aksum expanded its territory and became a major trade center. King Ezana and the Peak of the Aksum EmpireĪksum reached its peak under the leadership of King Ezana who ruled from around 325 CE to 360 CE. After a period of unrest, the Zagwe Dynasty took control of the region. It continued to rule the region until around 940 CE when it was conquered by a foreign queen. Aksum began to rise in power and expand around 100 CE, reaching its peak around 350 CE. Legend has it that the kingdom was first established by the son of King Solomon of Israel and the Queen of Sheba. ![]() The city of Aksum likely formed around 400 BCE.
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