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Ethiopia's Forgotten Manuscripts: Aksum's Ge'ez Libraries
Season 5
Episode 212
Published 1 week ago
Description
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the hidden world of Ethiopia's ancient manuscripts and the libraries that preserved them. From the royal archives of Aksum to the monastic scriptoria of Lake Tana, they uncover how Ge'ez texts survived centuries of turmoil, including the infamous burning of Aksum's churches by Queen Gudit. The conversation touches on the lost library of the Ethiopian emperors, the role of monasticism in copying and translating works, and the fragile state of these priceless documents today. Learn about specific codices, the influence of the Septuagint on Ethiopian biblical tradition, and modern efforts to digitize and protect these treasures.