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.
History
Formerly Musaymir was the capital of the Haushabi Sultanate.{{Cite book|last=Gavin|first=R. J.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cscbDgqCsOMC|title=Aden Under British Rule, 1839-1967|date=1975|publisher=Hurst|isbn=978-0-903983-14-3|location=|pages=208}} 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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External links
- [http://www.tageo.com/index-e-ym-v-01.htm?Abyan Towns and villages in the Abyan Governorate]
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Category:Populated places in Abyan Governorate
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