Solomonid Empire in Ethiopia (1270 - 1550) (1 jan 1270 ano – 1 jan 1550 ano)
Descrição:
Claim to descend from union between Israel’s King Solomon and Ethiopian Queen of Sheba
Roaming king and court
Rulers of “provinces” are expected to host
King when he stops in the area
Empire expands southward until raids and an eventual war with the Kingdom of Adal stop expansion.
• Christianity in Ethiopia
Church of St. Michael (the underground church) – 13th c.
Carved out of the ground from soft
volcanic rock native to the area
King Ezana converts to Christianity in early 4th c.
Ethiopian Christians belong to the larger Coptic branch of Christianity
Adicionado na linha do tempo:
Data:
1 jan 1270 ano
1 jan 1550 ano
~ 280 years