Sheba

1. Introduction The territory of modern-day Yemen, located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, features prominently in the biblical world under the name Sheba. Yemen was historically home to the Sabaean Kingdom, a prosperous civilisation renowned for its wealth, spices, and trade networks. The Bible specifically associates Sheba…

1. Introduction Sheba is a prominent biblical kingdom associated with great wealth, wisdom, and international trade. Best known from the narrative of the Queen of Sheba’s visit to King Solomon (1 Kings 10; 2 Chronicles 9), Sheba represents both a literal and symbolic meeting point between East African and Arabian…