Archive - HabeshaHistory

ኣዱሊስ/Adulis/Ἄδουλις - Part 1: The Rise Of Adulis (300BC-200AD)

In this article, I will explore the early history of Adulis, covering the period from approximately 300 BC to 200 AD. During this era, Adulis thrived as…

Jun 19 •

May 2025

Early Antiquity Societies in Eritrea’s Akkälä Guzay Region (~1000 BC – 0 BC)

During the dawn of written history, several towns & cities emerged in the Akkälä Guzay region, such as: Qohayto, Käskäse, Täḳwända, and Addi Kramatən…

May 27 •

April 2025

The Kingdom Of DʿMT/ደዐመተ (Da‘amat)

The Kingdom of DʿMT heralded the dawn of recorded history in the northern highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Enduring for centuries, it laid the…

Apr 20 •

March 2025

The Aksumite Empire's Middle Age (360AD-500AD)

In this period, the Aksumite Empire faced rebellions, resulting in a territorial decline. However, it endured, welcomed numerous saints from the Roman…

Mar 16 •

The Dahlak Sultanate: A Medieval History (8th-16th AD)

The Dahlak Sultanate was a small yet strategically important medieval power that thrived on its position along Red Sea trade routes. Becoming a trading…

Mar 5 •

February 2025

መጠራ/Matara: The Ancient City That Lasted For Over a Millennium

Situated southwest of present-day Senafe,Eritrea lies an ancient city adorned with palaces, churches, and a resilient community that once clashed with…

Feb 13 •

January 2025

Aksumite Architecture Part 2: Maryam Tsion (Cathedral Of Our Lady Mary Of Zion)

Maryam Tsion (Cathedral Of Our Lady Mary Of Zion)

Jan 29 •

ይኵኖ አምላክ/Yekuno Amlak - The Founder Of The Solomonic Dynasty

In the late 13th century AD, Emperor Yekuno Amlak overthrew the Zagwe Dynasty, establishing the Solomonic Dynasty, which would rule for around 700…

Jan 24 •

Aksumite Era Architecture: Part 1 - Palaces

The Aksumite Empire endured for nearly a millennium, amassing considerable wealth over the centuries. Some of this wealth was invested in the…

Jan 9 •

November 2024

ደብረ ዳሞ/Dabra Dammo

A 1,500-Year-Old Aksumite Monastery, On-Top Of A Natural Fortress That Withstood The Test of Time.

Nov 18, 2024 •

October 2024

Saint Moses: A Bandit’s Path to Holiness

Saint Moses, once a feared bandit, became a symbol of redemption and spiritual transformation, leaving behind a life of violence to embrace one of faith…

Oct 21, 2024 •

Saint Yared, The Composer, Philosopher & Saint

Discover the legacy of Saint Yared, the Aksumite composer and philosopher who revolutionized liturgical music, introduced new systems of chants and…

Oct 11, 2024 •

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