Islamic Timeline of RevelationOpen on the timeline →Arabia & the CaliphatesAsia
Himyarite Kingdom
Himyar was the dominant kingdom of South Arabia in late antiquity, uniting Saba and neighbouring states. Its rulers adopted Judaism in the 4th century; the persecution of Christians at Najran prompted an Aksumite invasion around 525, after which Aksumite-backed rulers such as Abraha governed Yemen. The Sasanians took the country in the 570s.
Key facts
| Dates | 110 BCE – c. 578 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Arabia & the Caliphates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Zafar, Sanaa |
| Religion(s) | South Arabian polytheism, Judaism, Christianity (under Aksumite rule) |
Before & after
Preceded by
Kingdom of Saba (Sheba) Qataban Kingdom of Hadramawt
Followed by
In the Islamic timeline
- Judaism (Religion of Bani Isra'il) — The Himyarite elite converted to Judaism in the late 4th century.
- Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim — Abraha, ruler of Yemen, marched on Makkah in the Year of the Elephant.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.