The Kingdom History

Aksum was famous for building. Its workers cut giant pillars from single blocks of granite — the tallest stood higher than a six-storey building and raised them by hand. Aksum also made its own coins and used its own alphabet, and it was one of the first kingdoms anywhere to follow Christianity. An ancient writer named Mani once listed Aksum among the great powers of his time, alongside Rome, Persia, and China. Historians still quote him today.

What House AKSUM Stands For

Aksum is the house of builders and makers. Its people created things meant to stand for centuries and many still stand today. House Aksum is for students who like to make things, finish them properly, and take pride in good work.

Other Houses

House GEDE

The Kenyan coast, near Malindi · 12th – 17th century AD

House TIMBUKTU

Mali, West Africa · 12th – 16th century AD

House ZEILA

Gulf of Aden, in the Horn of Africa · About 9th – 16th century AD