Program
6:15 p.m. Opening
Prof. Dr. Shabo Talay, Semitic Studies, FU Berlin
(Dean of the Department of History and Cultural Studies)
6:25 p.m. Laudations:
HRH Prince Dr. Asfa-Wossen Asserate, (Chairman Orbis Aethiopicus/Pactum
Africanum)
Dr. Ulrike-Rebekka Nieten, Semitic Studies, FU Berlin
Non-university institutions promoting Ethiopian culture:
6:40 p.m. The Wukro Museum, contributions to the understanding of Ethiopian-Sabaean culture
Nina Melchers (Society for the Promotion of Museums in Ethiopia)
6:55 p.m. Verdi's Aida in the light of relations between Egypt and Ethiopia
Dr. Konrad Melchers (Orbis Aethiopicus)
7:20 p.m. Reception
8:00 p.m. Lecture:
Apocalyptic Times: Time in Ancient Christian Apocalypses
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Christoph Markschies, President of the BBAW, HU Berlin
8:45 p.m. Presentation of the commemorative publication and response (Prof. Geus, Prof. Talay,
Dr. Wellnhofer)
9:00 p.m. Closing statement: Prof. Dr. Shabo Talay
Standing reception