The northern most state of Ethiopia, is endowed with many natural resources and a rich cultural heritage. Unfortunately, however, it has been impoverished by years of mismanagement, prolonged war and drought. Tigrai's infrastructure facilities were severely damaged, resulting in the social as well as economic suffering of its people. Although faced with various struggles and setbacks, the people of Tigrai have shown remarkable fortitude and determination, joining hands and working together to rebuild their lives.
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The northernmost stop along the route, Axum is the site of Ethiopia's most ancient city and is renowned for its cathedral of St.Mary of Zion where, it is claimed, the original ark of the covenent is housed. Axum is also famous for its seven mysterious and ancient monolithic stelae, all hewn from single pieces of granite, some of which are carved with images of door and windows. The biggest, 33 meters long and weighing over 500 tonnes, was the largest monolith in the world, but fell at some remote period in the past. Now a small town surrounded by dry hills, Axum still yields evidence of the splendors of pageantry of its glorious past: a wealth of temples, fortresses and rich palaces.

Tigrai Professionals Association