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📍  The Temple Of Yeha (YH)

✈️  Axum Airport (AXU)

🚗  47.0 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 30 minutes

The Temple of Yeha, Ethiopia's oldest standing structure, is best accessed via a half-day trip from Axum, approximately 1.5-2 hours drive, often on unpaved roads which can be challenging during the June-September rainy season; the dry season (October-May) is optimal. While self-driving is possible, a guided tour from Axum or hiring a local guide at the site is highly recommended for historical context and navigating the adjacent museum and modern church. Expect entrance fees of a few hundred Ethiopian Birr (approx. $4-6 USD) for the temple and museum, plus negotiable guide fees (around $10-20 USD) and potentially higher transportation costs if arranging a private car from Axum. A typical visit to the temple, museum, and immediate surroundings lasts 1-2 hours on-site, making it a half-day excursion. Visitors should be prepared for basic facilities and consider combining it with other historical sites in the Tigray region for a richer cultural experience.