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shaarona
11-21-2012, 05:42 PM
Documentary sheds light on the legend of the Queen of Sheba in ancient Yemen and southern Arabian peninsula.
Sheba (Arabic: سبأ, Sabaʼ, Hebrew: שבא, Sh'va, Ge'ez, Amharic, Tigrinya: ሳባ, Saba, also referred to as the people of Tubba) was a kingdom mentioned in the Jewish scriptures (Old Testament) and the Qur'an. T

he actual location of the historical kingdom is disputed, with modern evidence tending toward Yemen in southern Arabia.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f30O-xOfnOw&feature=player_detailpage

This covers archeology and Bible stories and concludes that she likely did travel to visit Solomon.. either on a diplomatic mission or to discuss tribute.