Northern stelae field
The ancient granite stelae stand together on open ground at the edge of the centre. On the map this shows as a clear break in the streets, a reminder that the town grew around its monuments.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Aksum Map Poster & Print
14.1211° N / 38.7234° E
A highland town below rocky hills, its low streets gathered around stelae fields and an ancient cathedral precinct.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
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One city, five moods
Aksum in every style
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Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Aksum, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Aksum at home
The map
About this Aksum map poster
Aksum lies on a plateau in northern Ethiopia, more than two thousand metres above sea level, with bare hills rising directly behind the town. From above, the street pattern is modest and irregular. A main road runs through the centre, lanes branch off between compounds, and open ground left by excavations and archaeological zones creates gaps in the built-up area.
Those gaps are where the town's significance lies. Aksum was the capital of the Aksumite Kingdom, a trading power of the first millennium, and its carved granite stelae still stand in the northern stelae field. Nearby, in a walled precinct, is the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, which Ethiopian Orthodox tradition holds to house the Ark of the Covenant. UNESCO lists the archaeological sites.
An Aksum map poster renders the place with restraint: a small street network, the edges of the historic precincts, and the old reservoir near the stelae field that tradition links to the Queen of Sheba. The layout is quiet, but the ground beneath it holds centuries of use, and simple lines suit a place like that.
- Population
- 95,000
- Coordinates
- 14.1211° N / 38.7234° E
- Elevation
- 2131 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Aksum, Ethiopia
Cathedral precinct
The walled enclosure of Our Lady Mary of Zion forms a distinct block near the stelae. Its geometry stands apart from the looser pattern of lanes and houses around it.
Hills behind the town
Rocky hills rise right above Aksum, and roads bend around their base. The streets thin out as the slope steepens, which gives the poster a natural upper boundary.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Aksum
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Aksum
A map that means something
For Ethiopians at home and abroad, Aksum carries religious and historical weight that few towns can match. Travellers who have stood among the stelae often want something quieter than a photograph to remember it by. A map keeps the whole place in view at once.
Add your own title, a subtitle such as the year of a journey or a family line, and a coordinates line. The design comes in Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. You can buy it as a $9 set of HD files in six sizes or as a printed poster on matte paper.
Order the Aksum posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 15.7″) | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3, 11.7 × 16.5″) | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2, 16.5 × 23.4″) | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm (18 × 24″) | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″) | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 36″) | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Aksum map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Aksum poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Aksum poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Aksum poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free worldwide. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Aksum poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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