Axum

1. Gadarat-first emperor to be involved in southern Arabia.

2. Were the first to make their own coins (270 C.E) this helps a civilization to establish trade.

3. Adhebah- helped the Sabaean kings

4. Sembrouthes- first to call himself the "king of kings."

5. Ezana- first ruler to embrace Christianity.

6. Eon- first king to use title + BAC + CIN + BAX + ABA, which Munro-Hay reports has been interpreted to mean Basileus habasinon -- "King of the HabashatlHabash",

7. Kaleb- conquered South Arabia

8. Saifu- sent Muhammad's family gifts and was the grandfather to the king who harbored Muhammad.

9. Gersem-last king to mint gold coins.

10. Ashama ibn Abjar- converted to Islam.

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This period in Axum history is important because of it expansions and prosperity.

In this time period, the Aksumites were minting gold and silver coins and making beautiful Stellas that influence the culture of present day Africa. The Axum heritages are the pride of the entire Africa. Conserving the rare heritages that serve testimony of Africa's ancient origins and civilization, is tantamount to caring for the historical legacies of the entire continent.