Preserving Ethiopia's Story
Tarik (ታሪክ - "History" in Amharic) aims to be the one-stop digital platform for all things Ethiopian. A comprehensive, community-driven archive that preserves, organizes, and makes accessible Ethiopia's rich history, culture, legal traditions, and heritage.
The Fetha Negest (Law of the Kings) serves as our cornerstone, representing the intersection of Ethiopia's legal, religious, and social history. From this foundation, we expand to encompass all aspects of Ethiopian civilization.
What We Aim to Achieve
Comprehensive
Covering all eras from prehistoric times to contemporary Ethiopia.
Accessible
Free and open to the general public worldwide, with bilingual support.
Community-Driven
Open-source style contribution and governance model.
Academically Credible
Citation requirements and source verification for all content.
Journey Through Time
Prehistoric settlements
Aksumite civilization emerges
Christianity adopted
Solomonic dynasty begins
Victory at Adwa
Haile Selassie crowned
End of Imperial era
Federal Democratic Republic
Tarik platform launch
Join Us in Preserving History
Be part of the community dedicated to documenting and sharing Ethiopia's rich heritage.