THE TIGRAY PEOPLE OF ETHIOPIA, QUEEN SHEBAS DESCENDANTS?
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Shocking facts about the Tigray people.
Hi and welcome to another video on the various tribes of Africa. They are the descendants of King Solomon and Queen Sheba. Their history is nothing short of fascinating. They are one of the oldest and magnificent civilizations known to man. And they are The Tigray people, of Northern Ethiopia.
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Number one. The Origins.
The Tigray people are related to the Amhara and Tigre people of Ethiopia and Eritrea who together make up the Habesha people. These people can trace their origins back to Shem, eldest son of Noah. They left present day Yemen and settled on the African side of the Red Sea inhabiting the Nile Delta and all land East of the valley down to the Ethiopian Highlands where they mixed with the native black populations. This explains their mixed look.
Number two. Their land.
Tigray is the northernmost region of the second most populous country of Africa, Ethiopia. Tigray is known for its mountainous terrains that have often helped the people protect their territory from invaders, such as the Greeks, the Turkish, and the Italians.
Number three. Their Beliefs.
They are mainly Christian and members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
This said, they were the first African converts to Islam after sheltering Muhammad's followers in the holy city of Negash, located in the Tigray Region, from their enemies in Mecca. The converted Habeshans (especially Tigray Muslims) became known as the Jeberti.
Number Four. Their Demographics.
Tigrayans constitute approximately 6.1% of the population of Ethiopia and are largely small holding farmers inhabiting small communal villages. The Tigrayans constitute the fourth largest ethnic group in the country after the Oromo, Amhara and Somali.
Number Five. The Famine.
The decline of the Tigrayan popula
