Addis Abeba — A new study and rehabilitation plan has been initiated for the ancient historical and archaeological site of the Aksum Obelisk, commonly known as Stelae Three.
In an interview with Addis Standard, Atsbha Gebreegziabher, Head of the Tigray Tourism Bureau, disclosed that the study phase is projected to last three months, followed by a nine-month rehabilitation process.
“Close to 15 million birr has been allocated for this purpose,” he disclosed.
Atsbha noted that the previous study, initiated in October 2023 in collaboration with the Authority for Research and Conservation of Cultural Heritage, has become obsolete due to additional damage caused by an earthquake.
In August 2023, Addis Standard reported that, prior to…
