Collection of facts about the Kingdom of Aksum

This post is a collection of facts about the Kingdom of Aksum (1st century - 960 AD). There are 10 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Based in East Africa (northern Ethiopia, eastern Sudan, Eritrea, Yemen)
• Preceded by D'mt civilization
• Capital: Axum (moved to Kubar in 9th century AD)
• Expanded under Gedara (c. 200 - 230 AD)
• Influenced by Greco-Roman culture
• Adopted Christianity in 4th century AD
• Conquered Kingdom of Kush in 330 AD
• Invaded Himyarite Kingdom in (6th century AD)
• Defeated in Aksumite-Persian wars (570 - 578 AD)
• Disputed invasion by Gudit in 960 AD