Lost Kingdoms of Africa - Ethiopia pt VI

Dr Gus Hayford from BBC4 thoroughly explores Ethiopia, one of The Lost Kingdoms of Africa.

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[MrSesh84]

Although i love these series of documentaries I just wonder why Ancient Egypt was not included as a part of Lost African Civilizations?

[RASyared]

@MrSesh84 I don't think Egypt's ancient civilizations are lost compared to the rest of series presented on BBC4.

[RASyared]

Rossini, Italian "scholar," was the one who assumed Ethiopia's civilization originated in Yemen. This was believed 4 a long time until his historically incorrectness was shown by Arab Historian Pirenne. She went on as far as arguing that it was from Ethiopia to Yemen & not as the other way. Her thesis later was supported by Drewes' discovery of Geez inscription as old as the earliest Sabaean graffiti found in Ethiopia. This showed Geez didn't develop externally but indigenously.

[rattler1932]

That's also the same cross' in in a similar style that's seen on the buildings in Lalibela. Ironically, this structure predates King Ezana's coversion to Christianity. So that means that the cross (as well as the Cresent Moon and Star) have a much longer history and significance in Ethiopia than the actual religions. Interesting! Someone should investigate this.

[RASyared]

@rattler1932 Yes, this are pre-christian symbols for the Ethiopians; nteresting point m8.

[RASyared]

Thx. for ur kind words.

[MrSesh84]

Why does he make it sound as if the Queen of Sheba was from Yemen? Why does he make the ancient Ethiopian script sound like a derivative of the Sabaean script from Yemen. That eurocentric myth was debunked some time ago. Ethiopia was a 100% indigenous African civilzation which developed with no help from outsiders.

[laprincesseyoruba]

interesting. i love these series so much! they are really informative and feed my African history hunger.

i for one am absolutely glad that there was no focus on Ancient Egypt. i feel too much importance is placesd to AE in African history and there's still that belief that the ancient Egyptians were not African. blah, i say forget about AE, there are other amazing African kingdoms to focus on and learn of.

[gasmurrin]

@rattler1932 It could have been added far later in history

[gasmurrin]

@MrSesh84 It has been proven wrong, although i wouldn't call it eurocentric.

I am also convinced, that Ethiopia wasn't a 100% indigenous African civilisation, simply because there have been very few 100% indigenous civ.s and they never became as it advanced or mighty as Ethiopia was. Also geographically speaking there has to have been a lot of contact ie through trade with other empires. That does however not impair it's unusual and highly respectable greatness.

[TimrodRa]

Know one knows the dates of these monuments or culture just know that it is older than any thing out now Islam judaism Christianity Ethiopia Africa have even lost track of their on time period They need to preserve there history and strive to keep it before the Arab and white thieves have it like the took Egypt

[negus73]

@MrSesh84 Yes iyah

[ZionHillCalling]

@rattler1932 I am tempted to suggest that offcial conversion took place after a significant period of gradual acceptance and incorporation of christian beliefs. As such, the introduction of symbols like the cross is in sync with the introduction of the religion, which is in itself obviously different from the king's eventual conversion to a new set of symbols and beliefs.

[MrNanabrobbey]

Rome need to repent and tell the world they kill JESUS CHRIST.

[MrBiniMan]

Thanx RASyared....it´s a sensational Docu.But you have to Exercise how to kiss the Cross...Was a joke :-):-):-)

[GoGlobalCommunity]

Well done Sir, I dream for this moment, ashame to say I was born there, our lousy leaders instead teaching us our ancient legacy their people prefer to fight each other.

People have come to Ethiopia to steal our history, culture and tell theworld twisted lie

[SimpleK1987]

@SimpleK1987 searching for the truth an awaiting response from anyone. it seems a little conflicting. I was raised as a Christian & was presented an image of a white Jesus. Now beginning to understand that the true hebrews were dark skinned and Roman Catholic views which are prevalent today are all lies or censored to cover up the true Hebrews...

[SimpleK1987]

Okay. I was beginning to think that the cross & the moon & star were pagan symbols adopted by our ancestors, but now i realise they adopted it from us. But Ethiopia and this whole series of videos fail to draw their true heritage as Hebrew Israelites if they claim connection to the commandments. Is it understood that their ancestors were Hebrews??If so, according to the Bible Deuteronomy 28:64 describes what ppl because it is clearly not Beta Israel who were scattered among nations, maybe slaves