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Stele Number Three: The Upright Witness of Axum's Glory
Stele Number Three stands as a proud sentinel of Axum’s ancient history. At 20.6 meters tall, with 10 storeys and weighing 160 tons, it is the third largest of Axum’s stelae, distinguished by its three carved faces and a single door on its front side. This monolith has remained upright in its original position since its erection, making it the last of the standing stelae until 2008, when it was surpassed by Stele Number Two. For years, it was the tallest and most iconic monument in Axum, a steadfast symbol of the empire’s grandeur and a focal point of local memory.
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