Aksum, also known as Axum, is a city in the far north of Ethiopia. In addition to serving as a centerpiece for the ancient Aksumite Empire, Aksum is believed to be where the Judeo-Christian Ark Of The Covenant currently presides.
According to tradition, this sacred artifact, which is said to contain Moses's stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, came to Ethiopia with prince Menelik I after visiting his father King Solomon in Jerusalem.
The ark, which is currently housed in the Church of Saint Mary of Zion, is highly protected and is only able to visited by a guardian monk who is appointed for life.