Ad-Dann
Village in Dhamar, Yemen
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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 administrative seat of the district.[1]
Ad-Dann
الدن | |
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Village | |
  Ad-Dann Location in Yemen | |
| Coordinates: 14.3518°N 43.85275°E[1] | |
| Country |  Yemen |
| Governorate | Dhamar |
| District | Wusab Al Ali |
| Elevation | 11,800 ft (3,600 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time) |
History
According to the 14th-century author Wajih al-Din al-Hubayshi, who documented the history of Wusab, Ad-Dann (then known as Hisn Naʽman) originated during pre-Islamic times. The Sulayhids later constructed a castle atop the ruins.[2] The Sulayhid ruler Ali al-Sulayhi resided here for several years during the mid-11th century, expanded the castle. In 1064, he commissioned a Great Mosque in nearby Qardah, identified with modern Harurah in the territory of the Bani Shu'ayb.[2]
