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