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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. What’s behind the crisis in Ethiopia’s Amhara region? A simple …

    Aug 10, 2023 · Amhara is Ethiopia’s second most populous region, with more than three times as many people as Tigray, and parts of Amhara lie just about 50km (30 miles) from Addis Ababa, …

  4. Ethiopia’s Amhara people are being portrayed as the enemy: the ...

    Sep 6, 2023 · The Amharic speaking people of the Amhara region and beyond have lived in Ethiopia for thousands of years, as evidenced by the millions of manuscripts written in their …

  5. 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 …

  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. Amhara - Encyclopedia.com

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

  8. Amhara - Summary - eHRAF World Cultures

    The term "Amhara" is derived from AMARI, meaning "one who is pleasing, agreeable, beautiful, and gracious."

  9. Country policy and information note: Amhara and Amhara

    Jul 3, 2025 · The Amhara are the second most populous ethnic group in Ethiopia, comprising about 22% (23 million) of the population. They predominantly live in Amhara region but there …

  10. 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 …