Musaymir

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

Musaymir
Musaymir Location in Yemen
Coordinates: 13°26′35″N 44°36′55″E
Country	Yemen
Governorate	Abyan
Time zone	UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time)

History

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.