A Brief History of Yemen
Yemen is a cradle of ancient Arabian civilizations, with a history stretching back thousands of years. Great kingdoms arose on its land, leaving their mark on architecture, trade, and culture.
Ancient kingdoms
- The Kingdom of Saba, famed for the Marib Dam and Queen Bilqis.
- The kingdoms of Himyar, Ma'in, Qataban, and Hadramawt.
- The incense route linking Yemen to the ancient world.
Yemen embraced Islam early, and its people contributed to knowledge and architecture. This heritage remains a source of pride.