What was Ethiopia formerly called?

Addis Ababa is capital of Ethiopia The Kingdom of Aksum, located in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea, was a powerful ancient civilization that flourished between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, known for its trade connections across the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, as well as its adoption of Christianity as one of the earliest states to do so, its unique language and script (Ge'ez), and its remarkable architectural achievements, such as obelisks and the impressive city of Aksum, which served as a cultural and religious hub in the region.