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Place in Abyan, Yemen
Musaymir
Musaymir is located in YemenMusaymirMusaymirLocation 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

Formerly Musaymir was the capital of the Haushabi Sultanate. 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

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

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Abyan Governorate
Capital: Zinjibar
Districts
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