An awesome ceremony marked the Axum obelisk settlement, in Ethiopia, yesterday. Italian government payed for its transportation and rebuilding the sum of 5 millions of euros. The obelisk, a majestic monument stolen from fascists during the occupation of Ethiopia ( 1936-41), represents a symbol of Axum reign, whose legendary history can be read on books. Axum was affluent from 400 a.c. to 900 d.c. and had steady and important relationships with ancient Romans and Greeks. It was an exceptional example of possibility to found a city far away from the rivers, or the sea.
Now the obelisk looks at the sky and a new friendhip between Italians and Ethiopians has just been made.
Now the obelisk looks at the sky and a new friendhip between Italians and Ethiopians has just been made.
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