The Queen of Sheba: Fact, Legend, and Ethiopia's Claim
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Few figures from the ancient world are as famous — and as mysterious — as the Queen of Sheba. Mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Quran, she has been claimed by Yemen, Ethiopia, and even West Africa. But who was she really? In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the historical evidence for a Sabaean queen, the ongoing archaeological debate over the site of her capital, and the powerful legend that made her the mother of Ethiopian emperors. They explore the frankincense trade that made Sheba wealthy, the tantalizing 8th-century BCE inscription from Marib that may mention a female ruler, and how the Ethiopian epic Kebra Nagast transformed a diplomatic visit into a foundational national myth. Along the way, they consider what the story says about ancient Yemen's place in the world — and why the Queen of Sheba matters today.
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