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Hello all, I was wondering on the possibility of Buddhism establishing itself as a major religion in what is today Ethiopia and the horn of Africa. The region in OTL was a hub for trade between the Indian subcontinent and the Mediterranean and coinage from ancient Aksum were found in both regions. I assume this scenario will be more difficult to achieve if Christianity has already gained a foothold in Ethiopia.
What PODs would be needed for Buddhism to catch the eyes of the rulers of the coastal trading towns or the local pastoralists? Could stupas of solid rock become an architectural style of the region?
(This is my first thread in the forum so sincerest apologies if I mess something up.)
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