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Saif ibn Dhi Yazan al-Himyari (Arabic: سَيْف بِن ذِي يَزَن الحِمْيَريّ) or simply known as Saif ibn Dhi Yazan, was a semi-legendary Himyarite king who lived in the 6th century CE. He is well-known in the Aksumite-Persian wars for his role in expelling the Aksumites out of Yemen and is considered as the liberator of Yemen.

Quick facts about Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan

  • Full name: Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan
  • Born: 0516-01-01
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q252170

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Who is Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan?

Saif ibn Dhi Yazan al-Himyari (Arabic: سَيْف بِن ذِي يَزَن الحِمْيَريّ) or simply known as Saif ibn Dhi Yazan, was a semi-legendary Himyarite king who lived in the 6th century CE.

What is Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan known for?

Saif ibn Dhi Yazan al-Himyari (Arabic: سَيْف بِن ذِي يَزَن الحِمْيَريّ) or simply known as Saif ibn Dhi Yazan, was a semi-legendary Himyarite king who lived in the 6th century CE.

When was Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan born?

Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan was born on 0516-01-01.

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