The Land Of Punt & Eritrea
Between roughly 2500 BC and 1000 BC, a civilisation known as Punt is mentioned in Egyptian hieroglyphic records, referred to as “The Land of Plenty” and “The Land of the Gods". This is its history...
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Emperor GDRT, The First Aksumite Ruler
From the 3rd century AD, Aksumite involvement in South Arabia intensified under Emperor GDR, marked by diplomatic alliances and military campaigns from the Tihāma coast to Ḥaḍramawt to the east.
Read articleደግያት ባህታ ሓጎስ/Daggiyat Bahta Hagos
From humble Säğänäyti origins, Daggiyat Bahta Hagos killed Fitawrari Émbayye, lived as a šafta, aided Käntiba Hamid Hassenn, marched with the Italians, and fought at Halay for his people’s freedom.
Read articleThe Conqueror of the Adulis Throne (Monumentum Adulitanum II)
In the 2nd century AD, a powerful warrior from the northern highlands of Eritrea and Ethiopia forged an empire that stretched across both sides of the Red Sea. His name is lost, but his story isn't.
Read articleኣዱሊስ/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 a prominent city-state, in the Erythraean Sea.
Read articleEarly 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, facilitating trade between Adulis & Yeha.
Read articleThe 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 foundations for the great empires that followed it.
Read articleThe 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 Empire, and launched an invasion of Himyar.
Read articleThe 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 hub for merchants across the Islamic World.
Read articleመጠራ/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 the Aksumite Empire.
Read articleAksumite Architecture Part 2: Maryam Tsion (Cathedral Of Our Lady Mary Of Zion)
Maryam Tsion (Cathedral Of Our Lady Mary Of Zion)
Read articleይኩኖ፡ አምላክ/Yǝkunno 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 years.
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