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Stub Articles - Help Expand the Knowledge Base

This page lists articles that need expansion or creation. Stub articles are brief summaries that provide basic information but need additional content, sources, and detail to become comprehensive resources.

How to Help

  1. Choose an article from the lists below
  2. Read our Contribution Guidelines for requirements
  3. Expand the article with well-sourced information
  4. Submit your contribution via GitHub or email

Priority Areas for Development

🏛️ Historical Figures (High Priority)

Progress Tracking

Completed Articles: 12 (Tigrayan and related figures)

  • ✅ Emperor Yohannes IV (docs/figures/yohannes-iv.md)
  • ✅ Alula Aba Nega (docs/figures/alula-aba-nega.md)
  • ✅ King Ezana (docs/figures/king-ezana.md)
  • ✅ Dr. Tedros Adhanom (docs/figures/tedros-adhanom.md)
  • ✅ Meles Zenawi (docs/figures/meles-zenawi.md)
  • ✅ Seyum Mesfin (docs/figures/seyum-mesfin.md)
  • ✅ Gebrehiwot Baykedagn (docs/figures/gebrehiwot-baykedagn.md)
  • ✅ Queen of Sheba (Makeda) (docs/figures/queen-of-sheba.md)
  • ✅ Dejazmach Sabagadis (docs/figures/dejazmach-sabagadis.md)
  • ✅ Ras Seyum Mengesha (docs/figures/ras-seyum-mengesha.md)
  • ✅ Ras Woldemichael Gugsa (docs/figures/ras-woldemichael-gugsa.md)

Needed: Full Articles

Contemporary Figures Needed:

  • Archbishop Abune Mathias - Current Patriarch of Ethiopian Orthodox Church

📍 Geographic Features (Medium Priority)

Mountains & Highlands:

  • Geralta Mountains - UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Adwa Mountains - Site of famous 1896 battle

Rivers & Water Bodies:

  • Tekeze River - Major river system

Cities & Towns:

  • Axum - Ancient capital, UNESCO site (Stub exists - needs expansion)
  • Adwa - Historic town, site of 1896 victory
  • Adigrat - Commercial center
  • Shire - Regional hub
  • Humera - Agricultural center

🎭 Culture & Traditions (Medium Priority)

Festivals & Celebrations:

  • Timkat - Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany celebrations
  • Ashenda - Traditional Tigrayan women's festival
  • Meskel - Finding of the True Cross celebration

Traditional Practices:

  • Coffee Ceremony - Daily cultural ritual
  • Traditional Music - Instruments and songs
  • Traditional Dress - Habesha kemis and cultural attire
  • Marriage Customs - Traditional wedding ceremonies

Language & Literature:

  • Tigrinya Language - Grammar, history, dialects
  • Ge'ez Script - Ancient writing system
  • Oral Literature - Traditional stories and poetry

⛪ Religious Heritage (Medium Priority)

Churches & Monasteries:

  • Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion - Axum's most sacred church
  • Debre Damo - Ancient monastery accessible only by rope
  • Abuna Yemata Guh - Church carved into cliff face
  • Debre Libanos - Historic monastery

Religious Practices:

  • Ethiopian Orthodox Traditions - Unique practices and calendar
  • Fasting Traditions - Religious observances
  • Pilgrimage Routes - Sacred journeys and sites

📚 Historical Events (Medium Priority)

Ancient History:

  • Axumite Kingdom - Rise and fall of ancient empire
  • Introduction of Christianity - 4th-century conversion
  • Trade with Rome and Byzantium - Ancient commercial relationships

Medieval Period:

  • Zagwe Dynasty Relations - Interactions with Tigray
  • Islamic Invasions - 16th-century conflicts
  • Portuguese Alliance - 16th-century diplomatic relations

Modern History:

  • Battle of Adwa (1896) - Victory over Italian forces
  • Italian Occupation (1935-1941) - Fascist period
  • Derg Period (1974-1991) - Military government era
  • TPLF Formation - Liberation movement history

💼 Economy & Development (Lower Priority)

Agriculture:

  • Teff Cultivation - Traditional grain production
  • Coffee Production - Economic importance
  • Livestock Farming - Cattle, goats, and camels

Industry:

  • Traditional Crafts - Weaving, pottery, metalwork
  • Modern Manufacturing - Current industrial development
  • Mining - Potash and other mineral resources

Article Status Legend

  • ✅ Complete - Comprehensive article with multiple sources
  • 📝 Substantial - Good content but needs more sources/expansion
  • ⚠️ Stub - Basic information, needs major expansion
  • ❌ Missing - No article exists yet

Current Statistics

  • Total Complete Articles: 12 (Historical Figures)
  • Main Section Pages: 8 (Geography, Demographics, Economy, Education & Health, History & Culture, War & Memorial, Current Affairs, Resources)
  • Navigation Structure: Simplified to existing files only
  • Priority Missing: Subdirectory articles for future expansion

Quick Start Guide

For New Contributors

  1. Start small - Choose a historical figure you know well
  2. Research thoroughly - Gather 3-5 credible sources
  3. Write clearly - Use our article template
  4. Cite everything - Follow our citation standards

For Experienced Contributors

  1. Choose high-priority topics - Focus on historical figures or major events
  2. Add multimedia - Include relevant images, maps, or charts
  3. Cross-reference - Link to related articles within the knowledge base
  4. Maintain neutrality - Present multiple perspectives where appropriate

Contact for Contributors

Last updated: August 2025 | Help us grow this knowledge base!