- ► Neolithic Necklace Reconstructed in Jordan
- ► Thor Hammer Amulet Discovered in Sweden
- ► Evidence of prehistoric hunting discovered in Arabian desert
- ► Ancient settlement discovered in Turkey
- ► Ancient grave unearthed in Slovakia
- ► Medieval prayer beads discovered in Britain
- ► Qing Dynasty tombs discovered in China
- ► Ancient tombs uncovered at the cathedral of Notre Dame
- ► Administrative Centre discovered in Upper Egypt
- ► Rare gold coin discovered in Hungary
Home
Yemen
Ibb Governorate
Zafar
Zafar
Zafar
Zafar or Dhafar is an ancient Himyarite site situated in Yemen, south-east of today's capital, Sana'a. Zafar was the capital of the Himyarites (110 BC - 525 AD).
Site Information
Country: Yemen
District: Ibb Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 1st Century BC
Oldest Culture: Himyarite Kingdom
Later Cultures: Mixed
Site Features: Himyarite & Islamic Monuments
Exact Location
Elevation: 2721 m
UNESCO
Weather In Site
- Humidity: %
- Wind:
Powered by: OpenWeatherMap
Rating
Related Sites
Page Access
Add Your Comment
The published comments do not represent the opinion of our site, but express the opinion of their publishers.
Please Log in to post your comments about Zafar.