Zagwe dynasty
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The Zagwe dynasty was a medieval Agaw monarchy that ruled the northern parts of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It ruled large parts of the territory from approximately 1137 to 1270 AD, when the last Zagwe King
Church of Saint George, Lalibela constructed during the reign of King Gebre Mesqel Lalibela
12th century mural showing the baptism of Jesus Christ. Yemrahana Krestos Church, Lalibela.
Processional cross, perhaps from Lasta. While undated it is, like similar shaped crosses, commonly associated with the Zagwe dynasty.
18th-century copy of land grant of King Tatadim (12th century) stored in the Ura Masqal church.
Ethiopian Empire
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The Ethiopian Empire, historically known as Abyssinia or simply Ethiopia, was a country that encompassed the present-day territories of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It existed from the establishment of the S
Zagwe dynasty
…century Yetbarak History • Other theories for the start c. 930 • Established 1137 • Battle of Ansata 1270 Preceded by Succeeded by Kingdom of Aksum Ethiopian Empire Today part of Ethiopia Eritrea The Zagwe dynasty (Ge'ez: መንግሥተ ዛጔ) was a medieval Agaw monarchy that ruled the northern parts of Ethiopia and Eritrea…
Non-contemporary portrait painting of Emperor Yekuno Amlak from the 17th century
Emperor Dawit II (Lebna Dengel)
The Fasil Ghebbi in Gonder
Menelik II at the Battle of Adwa