Wazena

AncientEmperorEthiopia-550 — ?

Late Aksumite king, father of Hataz.

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Quick Facts

Born

550 BCE

Country

Ethiopia

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)34

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)57

Total Score55.3

Wazena — Complete Timeline

570 AD

Issued final Aksumite gold coinsCultural◆ Major

Wazena minted some of the last known Aksumite gold coins. These coins show a decline in artistic quality and gold purity, marking the end of the classical Aksumite coinage tradition.

CoinageEnd of TraditionDecline

Impact: nationaltragic

580 AD

Ruled during final phase of Aksumite kingdomPolitical Action◆ Major

Wazena was one of the last kings of the Aksumite Empire before its collapse. His reign saw the loss of control over Red Sea trade and the rise of competing powers in the region.

DeclineCollapseEnd of Empire

Impact: regionaltragic