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Musaymir
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Musaymir is a village in the Abyan Governorate of south-western Yemen. It was once the capital of the powerful Haushabi Sultanate.
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History
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Gavin, R. J. (1975). Aden Under British Rule, 1839-1967. Hurst. p. 208. ISBN 978-0-903983-14-3.
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