AMHARA WOMEN The Amharas are an ethnic group indigenous to Ethiopia, representing around 27% of the population. They live mainly in the Amhara region and speak Amharic, the official language of the country. Amharic is descended from Ge’ez, a language extinct since the middle ages. Their culture encompasses diverse artistic expressions, such as music, dance, poetry and religious art. The traditional political system of the Amharas is based on the monarchy, with a complex social hierarchy and regi