Tomb of King Bazen
Of archaeological importance near Ezana Gaden is a tomb believed to be that of Emperor Zäbe'esi Bazén , who is said to have reigned at Aksum at the time of the birth of Christ. Near the cathedral is a stone on which is written in Ge`ez `This is the sepulchral stone of Bazén'.
Different from the beautifully dressed blocks used to construct the tombs of the Kings in other field,King Bazen's tomb is hewn out of solid rock.Sixteen rock -hewn steps lead down towards an arched door way. Around the central room there are four main burrial chambers.
Near the enterance to the tomb , there are rock-hewn rectangular pit containing row of smaller burrial chambers.
