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Lihyan (Dedan)
Lihyan, also called Dedan, was an ancient Arab kingdom in north-western Arabia that used the Dadanitic language. It flourished for at least a century and a half at some point between the 5th and 1st centuries BC, ruling from Yathrib northwards. The Gulf of Aqaba was called the Gulf of Lihyan in antiquity.
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| Dates | c. 500 – c. 100 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Arabia & the Caliphates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Dedan (al-Ula) |
| Religion(s) | North Arabian polytheism |
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