Musaymir Explained

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.

History

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Gavin, R. J.. Aden Under British Rule, 1839-1967. 1975. Hurst. 978-0-903983-14-3. 208.