Google Earth satellite view of the archaeological site of the palace and tombs of King Kaleb and son, protected by shelter roofs.
Sheltered palace site
Tomb entrance. Notice the exact fit of the large stones.
Tomb rooms for bodies.
Silver coin of Kaleb from Wikipedia
The Axum empire was at its peak under King Kaleb. In cooperation with King Justin I of Byzantium, King Kaleb helped defeat the persecuters of Christians in Yemen about 520 A.D. After overextending the Axum territory to Yemen, Axum power declined thereafter.
Google Earth satellite view of the archaeological site of the palace and tombs of King Kaleb and son, protected by shelter roofs.
Sheltered palace site
Tomb entrance. Notice the exact fit of the large stones.
Tomb rooms for bodies.
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