Gudit Stelae Field
An early stele burial ground across from Dungur, with hundreds of roughly carved stelae scattered across the fields. It feels more primitive than the polished giants of the Northern Stelae Park.
The Gudit Stelae Field lies in fields opposite the Dungur palace ruins, scattered with several hundred rough, unpolished stelae. It is an early Aksumite burial area and is named after Queen Gudit, who is said to have destroyed Aksum. The site is quiet, with a pastoral atmosphere that contrasts with the finely carved giant stelae of the Northern Stelae Park. Roman glassware and other grave goods have been unearthed here. Entry is free or included in the combined ticket, and it can be visited together with Dungur.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Dungur (Queen of Sheba's Palace)
- Aksum Market
- Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
- Tomb of the False Door & Mausoleum
- Aksum Archaeological Museum
- King Ezana's Stele
- Obelisks of Aksum
- Mai Shum (Queen of Sheba's Bath)