Musaymir | |
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Coordinates: 13°26′35″N 44°36′55″E / 13.44306°N 44.61528°E | |
Country | Yemen |
Governorate | Abyan |
Time zone | UTC+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.
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.