Musaymir | |
Pushpin Map: | Yemen |
Pushpin Mapsize: | 300 |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Yemen |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Yemen |
Subdivision Type1: | Governorate |
Subdivision Name1: | Abyan |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Timezone: | Yemen Standard Time |
Utc Offset: | +3 |
Coordinates: | 13.4431°N 44.6153°W |
Musaymir is a village in the Abyan Governorate of south-western Yemen. It was once the capital of the powerful Haushabi Sultanate.
Formerly Musaymir was the capital of the Haushabi Sultanate.[1] The history of Musaymir dates back to the 13th century when it emerged as the center of the Haushabi Sultanate, a prominent ruling power in the region. The sultanate was renowned for its architectural achievements, evident in the construction of fortified citadels, grand mosques, and elaborate irrigation systems. Musaymir flourished as a hub of trade and commerce, serving as a nexus between the Abyan highlands and the coastal regions.