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Kingdom of Damot
Damot was a kingdom in what is now south-western Ethiopia, south of the Blue Nile. It was a rival of the Christian Ethiopian state in the 13th century. It later came under Ethiopian rule and was disrupted by the Oromo migrations of the 16th century.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1200 – c. 1550 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Maldarede |
| Religion(s) | Traditional religion, Christianity |
Note on dates: Dates are uncertain (10th/13th to 16th century).
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.