Bilqis
Bilqis is the name commonly used in Islamic and Arabic literature for the Queen of Sheba, the monarch associated with the kingdom of Saba who interacts with King Solomon. In the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, the figure is referred to as the Queen of Sheba, but her personal name is not given. The Bilqis tradition preserves various legends about her and identifies her with the biblical queen in later retellings.
Identity and geography: Most scholars connect the Queen of Sheba with the ancient Sabaean kingdom in the
Narrative: In the Bible, the Queen of Sheba visits Solomon in Jerusalem with gifts and tests his
Legacy: Bilqis has appeared in art, literature, poetry, and film across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.