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The Kingdom of Axum: Rome's Forgotten African Rival — Fexingo History

Long before the rise of Islam, the Kingdom of Axum (c. 100–940 CE) dominated the Red Sea, rivaled Rome and Persia, and minted gold coins bearing the cross of a Christian king. In this series, Lucas…

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