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  1. Amhara people - Wikipedia

    Amharas (Amharic: አማራ, romanized: Āmara; [11] Ge'ez: ዐምሐራ, romanized: ʾÄməḥära) [12] are a Semitic -speaking ethnic group indigenous to Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa, traditionally …

  2. Amhara | Definition, History, & Culture | Britannica

    Amhara, people of the Ethiopian central highlands and one of the major ethnolinguistic groups in Ethiopia. The language of the Amhara is known as Amharic and belongs to the Semitic …

  3. Who are the Amhara People? - amharasocietynetwork.org

    Aug 4, 2022 · Descendants of Axumites, Amhara's are considered cultural and political heirs of the ancient Axumite Empire. The Amhara people, along with related Ethiopian ethnic groups, …

  4. Amhara - Encyclopedia.com

    Jun 27, 2018 · The term "Amhara" is derived from amari, meaning "one who is pleasing, agreeable, beautiful, and gracious."

  5. Amhara - Summary - eHRAF World Cultures

    Amhara culture is often identified with Abyssinian culture, which is regarded as the heir to the cultural blending of ancient Semitic and Cushitic (African) patterns; other heirs are the Tigre …

  6. Amhara Culture: A Rich Heritage and Timeless Traditions

    Jan 10, 2023 · Amhara culture, nestled in the highlands of Ethiopia, weaves a tapestry of rich heritage, captivating traditions, and a deep sense of identity that spans millennia.

  7. History & Heritage – Amhara Archive

    Step into the story of the Amhara people – a journey through time where ancient wonders and living traditions meet. This is your space to explore everything from the rise of the solomonic …

  8. Amhara people - Wikiwand

    According to the 2007 national census, Amharas numbered 19,867,817 individuals, comprising 26.9% of Ethiopia's population, and they are mostly Oriental Orthodox Christian (members of …

  9. Amhara - Introduction, Location, Language, Folklore, Religion, …

    Among the many ethnic groups in Ethiopia, the Amhara are the most populous, representing about one-fourth of the population. Their language, Amharic, is the official language of Ethiopia.

  10. Amhara People - Africa Guide

    The Amhara are the politically and culturally dominant ethnic group of Ethiopia. They are located primarily in the central highland plateau of Ethiopia and comprise the major population element …