Though her origin is contested, the Queen of Sheba - also known as Makeda - is at the core of Ethiopian mythology. Her encounter with Israel's King Solomon, which takes us 3,000 years back, is legendary.
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Mantegaftot Sileshi and Getachew Tedla Haile-Giorgis contributed to this package. It is part of DW's special series "African Roots", dedicated to African history, a cooperation with the Gerda Henkel Foundation.
