Adulis and Aksum: Eritrea’s Gateway to the Ancient World
February 2, 2026
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Archaeological missions in Eritrea continue to uncover the magnificence of the Kingdom of Adulis. As the primary port for the Aksumite Empire, it served as the heartbeat of trade in the Red Sea. From ivory to gold, the wealth of Africa flowed through these coastal gates, making Eritrea a historical center of global civilization for over a thousand years.
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Rediscovering the ruins of Adulis, the primary port of the Aksumite Empire that connected Africa to Rome and India.