Archaeological Rescue Excavations at Aksum, 2005–2007

Archaeological Rescue Excavations at Aksum, 2005–2007, uncovered significant insights into the ancient city's urban planning and historical layers. The study revealed sophisticated drainage systems and evidence of architectural phases dating back to the Kingdom of Aksum (1st–8th centuries CE). Researchers employed a combination of stratigraphic excavation, artifact analysis, and spatial mapping to document and preserve the site before development pressures threatened its integrity. This prompt publication provides critical data on Aksum's urban evolution, contributing to our understanding of one of Africa's most important historical landscapes.

Phillipson, D. W. (2010). Archaeological Rescue Excavations at Aksum, 2005–2007. Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa, 45(2), 225–227. https://doi.org/10.1080/0067270x.2010.491962