The Qatamite Kingdom: Yemen's Lost Civilization
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Before the Sabaeans and Himyarites, there was Qataban — a powerful kingdom that thrived in the wadis of southern Yemen from the 9th century BCE. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Qatabanian civilization through its capital Timna, its irrigation systems, its moon god 'Amm, and its unique social hierarchy. They discuss the frankincense trade that made Qataban wealthy, the role of the mukarrib (priest-kings), and the kingdom's eventual absorption by Himyar. Along the way, they uncover how Qataban's disappearance from history books reflects a broader neglect of pre-Islamic South Arabian cultures. Lucas also reads from a rare inscription that reveals Qataban's legal code, including surprising rights for women in divorce and property.
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