Dhu Jadan al-Himyari
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Dhu Jadan al-Himyari | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6th century Yemen |
| Died | 7th century |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | Arabic |
| Nationality | Yemeni |
| Notable works | Poems about the fortresses of Yemen |
ʿAlqama bin Dhi Jadan al-Himyari (Arabic: علقمة بن ذي جدن الحميري) also Dhu Jadan al-Himyari (Arabic: ذو جدن الحميري) (fl. 6th - 7th century) was an Arab poet from Yemen. He was noted in particular for his poems about the fortresses of Yemen and their destruction including Ghumdan Palace, Baynun Fortress and Silhin Fortress.[1]
