Archaeological Site Plans


Plan of Mat-A, Mat-B, Mat-C, and Mat-D   Plan of Mat-E1 and Mat-E2   Plan of Mat-F   Home    

 


(1) This section of the archaeological site plan shows a detailed view of three large architectural structures from the Aksumite city: three palaces (Mat-A, Mat-B, and Mat-C, and a church (Mat-D) adjoining one of the palaces. Click the thumbnail of the complete archaeological site plan for an enlarged view, or either of the photos for larger views and more information about those structures.
plan of Mat A, B, C & D Mat-A and Mat-B Mat-C and Mat-D
Matara archaeological site

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(2) This section of the archaeological site plan shows a detailed view of the western quarter of the excavated part of the Aksumite city. Mat-E1 contains a moderate-sized palace and a couple of smaller villas. Mat-E2 appears to consist of smaller homes and shops, with a narrow twisting street cutting through the center of the complex; click here to see a photo showing the street and surrounding building foundations, looking south toward the Mat-E1 villa and Amba Saim. Click the thumbnail of the complete archaeological site plan for an enlarged view.
plan of Mat E1 and E2
Mat E-1 & E-2 buildings
Matara archaeological site

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(3)) This section of the archaeological site plan shows a detailed view of Mat-F, the Aksumite church in the northeast quadrant of the excavated city. Click the thumbnail of the complete archaeological site plan for an enlarged view.
plan of Mat E1 and E2
Matara archaeological site

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