The Mai Shum Reservoir, steeped in legend, is traditionally believed to have been created by the iconic Queen of Sheba during the first millennium BC. However, archaeological findings attribute its construction to the Axumites in the first millennium AD. Today, this reservoir continues to hold spiritual significance, with Timket (the Ethiopian Epiphany) being celebrated annually at its waters on January 18/19. It remains a vital source for the local community, serving both for religious rituals and daily sanitation. A visit to Mai Shum offers a fascinating glimpse into Ethiopia's ancient history and living traditions, where faith, water, and history seamlessly converge.