What does Aksum mean? While the exact origin is unknown, some scholars believe it derives from the Agew word “Aku,” meaning water, and the Semitic word “sum,” meaning chief. Thus, it might refer to a “chief of water,” possibly in reference to an ancient reservoir discovered by the region’s early inhabitants, making it a suitable … Continue reading The Aksumite Golden Age: Conquest Of Meroe & The Arrival Of Christianity