About the ‘Abyssinia’ article [Archives:2004/754/Letters to the Editor]

Tsehay Demeke
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An interesting article by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shamsaddin on the so-called “Abyssinia” vs. “Ethiopia” nomenclature.
If one follows Prof. or Dr. Muhammad Shamsaddin tale Abyssinians may well claim back Eritrea, Yemen, lands as far as India. I like to remind Prof. or Dr. Muhammad Shamsaddin that Abyssinian rule stretches North, South, East and West from what he now limits it to be.
According to the Professor, Ethiopia is the current Sudan but ruled all over Abyssinia. Based on his tale the ancient name of the current Ethiopians is Abyssinia. That is fine.
If the Professor's plea to the current Ethiopians is to reclaim the lost empire, indeed
the Professor is making a valid point. What the Professor fail to mention is how to go about resurrecting the lost empire.
I am all ears. Indeed Ethiopia stretch her hands unto God.
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