Concerning The Aksum Obelisk

A Historic Photograph

By Dr. Richard Pankhurst

The photograph here published will, hopefully, be one of the last ever taken of the Aksum obelisk in Rome, prior to its historic repatriation to Ethiopia. This is expected to take place by aeroplane later this year.

The photograph shows surrounding poles, before the erection of scaffolding, which, we are assured, is now in place. The picture also shows a shed, near the stele's base, connected with dismantling, and diverted Roman traffic seen on the right.

Of the pre-war Ethiopian aeroplane "Tsehai", which should also be returned by Italy, in accordance with Article 37 of the Italian Peace Treaty with the United Nations, there is still an ominous silence. The plane, as of today, remains in the Italian Aviation Museum's store.