Ad-Dann
Ad-Dann (Arabic: الدن Ad-Dann), historically known as Hisn Naʽman,[2] is a village in Wusab Al Ali District of Dhamar Governorate, Yemen.[1] It serves as the seat of the district.[1]
Ad-Dann
الدن | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Ad-Dann Location in Yemen | |
| Coordinates: 14.3518°N 43.85275°E[1] | |
| Country |  Yemen |
| Governorate | Dhamar |
| District | Wusab Al Ali |
| Elevation | 8,140 ft (2,480 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time) |
History
According to the 14th-century author Wajih al-Din al-Hubayshi, who wrote a history of Wusab, ad-Dann (known then as Hisn Naʽman) originated during pre-Islamic times, and the Sulayhids had later built a castle atop the ruins.[2] The Sulayhid ruler Ali al-Sulayhi resided here for several years during the mid-11th century, and he had extended the castle here; in 1064, he also commissioned a Great Mosque in nearby Qardah (identified with modern Harurah in the territory of the Bani Shu'ayb).[2]
References
- "Geonames.org. Ad Dann". Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- Finster, Barbara (2002). "The mosques of Wuṣāb province in Yemen". Proceedings of the Seminar for Arabian Studies. 32: 233–245. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
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