The Catholic Interlude: Yemen's Lost Christian Kingdom of Najran
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Episode 108 of The History of Yemen steps back from the familiar narratives of Sabaean queens and Zaydi imams to explore a nearly forgotten chapter: the Christian kingdom of Najran and its brutal end. Before Islam, the southwestern Arabian highlands were home to a thriving Christian community, complete with bishops, monasteries, and a distinct Arabic liturgy. Lucas and Luna examine the Himyarite persecution of the 6th century, the role of the Aksumite Ethiopian empire, and the lingering traces of Christianity in Yemeni culture — from the ruins of al-Qalis to the mysterious 'tomb of the Prophet's companions' in Sanaa. They discuss the controversial figure of Abraha, the Aksumite viceroy who built a cathedral meant to rival Mecca, and the bloody siege of Najran that echoes in the Qur'an. How did a Christian kingdom rise and fall in the heart of Yemen, and what remnants survive today?
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