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Queen of Sheba, 2021
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The Queen of Sheba, a figure reveredin Ethiopian lore, was a monarch ofunrivaled wealth and wisdom,renowned for her ingeniousgovernance and formidable persona.Originating from her kingdom in whatis now Ethiopia, Eritrea,...
The Queen of Sheba, a figure reveredin Ethiopian lore, was a monarch ofunrivaled wealth and wisdom,renowned for her ingeniousgovernance and formidable persona.Originating from her kingdom in whatis now Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Yemen,she embarked on a legendary journeyto Jerusalem to meet King Solomon.The meeting between Solomon andthe Queen of Sheba symbolizes anotable union of two distinguishedminds and epitomizes the merging ofAncient African and Israelite intellect.