The Rasulids and Yemen's Incense Trade Revival

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a forgotten chapter of Yemeni history: the Rasulid dynasty's revival of the ancient incense trade. After the decline of the Sabaean and Himyarite kingdoms, the Rasulids, a Turkic-origin dynasty ruling from 1229 to 1454, transformed Yemen into a hub of commerce and culture. We dive into how they reopened the frankincense and myrrh routes, built the port of Aden into a global emporium, and patronized scholars and poets. We also uncover their strategic alliances with the Mamluk sultans and the delicate balance they struck with the Zaydi imams. Through the lens of al-Malik al-Muzaffar Yusuf's reign, we see how the Rasulids blended military might, economic savvy, and cultural brilliance to create a golden age that rivals any in Yemen's long history. This episode is a journey into a dynasty that connected Yemen to the wider Islamic world and beyond.

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