The Queen of Sheba: Legend, Archaeology, and Yemen's Ancient Empire

This episode dives into the historical and archaeological evidence behind the Queen of Sheba, one of the most famous figures from antiquity. Lucas and Luna explore the Sabaean kingdom of ancient Yemen, the biblical and Islamic accounts of the queen's visit to King Solomon, and the ongoing debate among scholars about whether she was a real ruler or a literary symbol. They discuss the inscriptions and artifacts from the Awwam temple and the Marib Oasis, the role of the incense trade, and the possible connections to Ethiopian traditions. The conversation also touches on the political uses of the Sheba myth in modern Yemen and the challenges of separating legend from history in a region with a rich oral tradition.

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