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Zagwe dynasty

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Also known as Zagwe Kingdom, Zagwe polity

dynasty centered around Lalibela, ruling large parts of the territory from about 900 to 1270

Key facts

Capital
Adefa
Common languages
Agaw Amharic Ge'ez Tigrinya
Religion
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo ( official )
Government
Absolute monarchy
Early 12th century
Mara Takla Haymanot
13th century
Yetbarak
Other theories for the start
c. 930

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Encyclopedic overview

Today part ofEthiopia Eritrea

Middle Ages

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