Dungur

Ethiopia / Tigray / Aksum /
 interesting place, historic ruins

Dungur (or Dungur 'Addi Kilte) is the name of the ruins of a substantial mansion located in the western part of Aksum, Ethiopia, the former capital of the Kingdom of Aksum. These ruins are located in the western part of Aksum, across the Gondar road from the Gudit Stelae field.
Dungur is known locally and popularly as the Palace of the Queen of Sheba (i.e. the Palace of Makeda in Ethiopia).
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Coordinates:   14°7'36"N   38°42'23"E

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  • Visible sturcture probably dates to 7th century A.D. Older remains are likely beneath.
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