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BY: NICO REIS
The Kingdom of D'mt (or better known as Damot) is established in northern Ethiopia, and becomes a mecca of trade in ivory, gold, silver, and slaves to Arab merchants. It prevails for a few hundred years until its collapse [which is unknown]. The collapse of the kingdom of D'mt lead to commence of a long prevailing kingdom... Askum.
The Kingdom of Aksum is formed, known for its propitious trades and prevailing economy; the city of Aksum is said to have formed around 400 BCE. Although not confirmed, it is said that the kingdom was first established by the son of King Solomon of Israel and the Queen of Sheba. Aksum began to rise in power and expand around 100 CE, reaching its peak around 350 CE.
Trade route courses are turned east rather than west to gain easier access to coastal ports; the Kingdom of D'mt is absorbed into small city-states due to the decline in trade, and eventually overtaken by the Kingdom of Aksum. Damo'tian' culture was embraced and enhanced within the Aksumk kingdom.
Aksum flourished as a regional trading power, the sea routes around Arabia and the Indian-sub continent helped Aksum trade so proficiently from centuries. Aksum primarily exported agricultural goods. The northern silk road was vital in enhancing Aksum's economy. Aksum conquering Kush is what opened up these sea ports & allowed such efficent trades.
The Aksum Empire boundaries are extended across the Red Sea to Yemen, this marked a time period where Ethiopia expanded & truly showed their prosperous military efforts. This expansion not only extended Ethiopian [Aksuminian] culture but also opened up more trade routes; helping the economy flourish & extend Ethiopian influence.
The Aksum Empire is overthrown by the Zagwe Dynasty... Zagwe was a kingdom located north of what was once Damot [in this time Aksum] & overthrew the Aksum empire & establishes Christianity as the main religion. Christian culture had a heavy influence; thins like monasteries, churches & way of governments made this rather evident. The Aksum Empire was now unified as one (with no states/seperate kingdoms), it was now reffered to as Ethiopia, it would go on to flourish for hundreds of years.
Portuguese traders made contact with Ethiopian Emperor Lebna Dengei, and assisted with aid during the Ethiopian-Adal War; Portuguese assistance not only benefited Ethiopia's economy but also their military forces. This marked a time period where the Ethiopians trade routes 'opened' up to European nations for aid.
The picture to the right of the screen depicts Ethiopian men on horses passing through a typical- desertic area
PAINTING OF AKSUM-PORTUGUESE TRADERS
Ethiopia is invaded by Muslim leader Ahmad Gran, this time period was vital in developing Islamic culture within Ethiopian lands. Ahmad Gran was leader of a Muslim movement carried out conquests within Africa, he was known for being a fierce fighter who fought up front for his religious tent(s)... At the height of his conquest, he held more than three-quarters of the kingdom, and, according to the chronicles, the majority of men in these conquered areas had converted to Islam .
This man holding the red flag is Ahmad Gran; a highly praised conqueror known for conveying Islam to African lands
Ahmad Gran is killed at the Battle of Wayna Daga; the Ethiopian Emperor struggled to regain control, however under Gran's ten year occupation thousands of citizens had converted to Islam therefore making Gran's conquests successful. Islamic influence prevailed even when Ahmad was killed. Ethiopia continued to fight & came out victorios.
The image shows Ahmad's death; but when analyzed one can see his fierecness as he continued to fight even when wounded.
Neighboring regions are conquered by the Ottoman Empire limiting Ethiopia's access to the rest of the world, perhaps Ethiopia's resistance of Ottoman occupation wasn't for the best; rather pernicious. Although many would argue that Ethiopia's fierceness was rather naive, one can easily visualize Ethiopia as a nation full of heart & pride to resist against all invaders.
The map shows the Ottoman empire at its prime; if you look at the bottom right you can clearly see how they obtained areas of Ethiopia but how Ethiopia's fierce warriors pushed their frontiers back.