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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 inhabiting …

  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 language …

  3. 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 dynasty to …

  4. Ethiopian civilians 'caught in the crossfire' of Amhara conflict - MSN

    Northern Amhara is Ethiopia's second most populated region with roughly 23 million inhabitants, and has endured nearly three years of conflict between the federal army and the "Fano," Amhara's ...

  5. 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.

  6. 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 [Tigray] …

  7. 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 the Ethiopian …

  8. 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 in the …

  9. Amhara - Encyclopedia.com

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

  10. Ethiopia’s Amhara region, Fano faction sign breakthrough agreement

    Dec 5, 2025 · The first formal pact between the Amhara regional state and one Fano faction signals a tentative opening towards dialogue, reduced violence and cautious stability after two years of turmoil.