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Musaymir

Coordinates: 13°26′35″N 44°36′55″E / 13.44306°N 44.61528°E / 13.44306; 44.61528
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Musaymir
Musaymir is located in Yemen
Musaymir
Musaymir
Location in Yemen
Coordinates: 13°26′35″N 44°36′55″E / 13.44306°N 44.61528°E / 13.44306; 44.61528
Country Yemen
GovernorateAbyan
Time zoneUTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time)

Musaymir is a village in the Abyan Governorate of south-western Yemen. It was once the capital of the powerful Haushabi Sultanate.

History

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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.

References

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  1. ^ Gavin, R. J. (1975). Aden Under British Rule, 1839-1967. Hurst. p. 208. ISBN 978-0-903983-14-3.
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