Yemen

A History of the South Arabian Kingdoms of Ancient Yemen

Posted on November 17, 2018November 17, 2018 by MAMcIntosh

Rock Palace, Yemen / Photo by Rod Waddington, Wikimedia Commons Yemen is one of the oldest centers of civilization in the Near East. Edited by Matthew A. McIntosh / 11.16.2018 Public Historian Brewminate Editor-in-Chief Introduction The ancient history of Yemen (South Arabia) is especially important because Yemen is one of the oldest centers of civilization in the Near East. Its relatively fertile land and adequate rainfall[…]

The Ancient Kingdom of Saba (Sheba – Modern Yemen)

Posted on September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 by MAMcIntosh

The Mar Saba monastery well hidden in the Kidron canyon in Yehuddah Desert / Photo by Hedva Sanderovitz, Wikimedia Commons Saba (also given as Sheba) was a kingdom in southern Arabia (region of modern-day Yemen) which flourished between the 8th century BCE and 275 CE. By Dr. Joshua J. Mark / 03.02.2018 Professor of Philosophy[…]