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The Queen of Sheba's Ethiopia: Beyond the Legend
Season 1
Episode 18
Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Description
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the historical and cultural impact of the Queen of Sheba on Ethiopia, moving beyond the biblical and Kebra Nagast legends. They explore archaeological evidence for the Sabaean presence in Ethiopia, the rise of the D'mt kingdom, and the real trade networks that connected the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa. The conversation covers the temple of Yeha, the Sabaean inscriptions, and the question of whether the Queen of Sheba was a Sabaean ruler or a figure from the Ethiopian highlands. They also discuss how the Solomonic dynasty later used the Sheba legend to legitimize their rule, and what modern scholarship says about the historical basis for the story.