According to The Kebra Nagast, or The Glory of the Kings, (which is a 14th-century national epic account written in Ge'ez by Is'haq Neburä -Id of Axum. In its current form, the text is at least 700 years old. It is considered by many Ethiopian Christians to be a historically reliable work) Makeda, AKA Queen of Sheba, was born in 1020 BC in Ophir and was educated in Ethiopia. Her mother was Queen Ismenie; her father, chief minister to Za Sebado, succeeded him. When her father died in 1005 BC, Makeda became queen at just fifteen years old. Contradictory l referred to her as ruling for over 40 years and reigned as a virgin queen for six years. Contrary to European religious text, in most Afrikan documents, she was never married. Makeda was a beautiful, intelligent, understanding, resourceful, and adventurous leader. It's said that she had a melodious voice and was an eloquent speaker excelling in public relations and international diplomacy.
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