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Explore Al Musharraq in Yemen
Al Musharraq in the region of Muḩāfaz̧at Dhamār is a town in Yemen - some 73 mi or ( 117 km ) South of Sanaa , the country's capital city .
Current time in Al Musharraq is now 03:25 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Aden " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Ta'izz, Soba, Sayyan, Sanaa, and Samah as Sufla. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Ta'izz . Where to go and what to see in Al Musharraq ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Zafar
The Battle of Zafar took place in 633 between Khalid ibn al-Walid and a tribal mistress called Salma. Khalid defeated her and she died on the battlefield. The battle was part of the Ridda Wars. This apostate leader was riding on a camel surrounded by her loyal guardied Khalid ibn al-Walid approached to her with a group of mujaheddin and slaughter her with her bodyguards. Several hundred apostate died in this battle.
Located at 14.21 44.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Zafar, Yemen
Ẓafār or Dhafar (Ar ظفار) Ðafār is an ancient Himyarite site situated in Yemen, some 130 km south-south-east of today's capital, Sana'a. Given mention in different ancient texts, there is little doubt about the pronunciation of the name. Despite the opinion of local patriots in Oman, this site is far older than its namesake there. It lies in the Yemenite highlands at some 2800 m. The closest large town is Yarim, which is 10 km directly to the north-north-west.
Located at 14.21 44.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Dhamar, Yemen
Dhamar is a city in southwestern Yemen. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:14|33|0|N|44|24|6|E| |primary |name= }}, at an elevation of around 2400 metres.
Located at 14.55 44.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
Harras of Dhamar
Harras of Dhamar is a volcanic field in Yemen.
Located at 14.55 44.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
Thamar University
Thamar University (also called Dhamar University) is a modern public university located in the city of Thamar, Yemen. Situated at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:14|34|46|N|44|22|44|E| |primary |name= }}, it is the biggest university in the country. The University of Thamar was inaugurated on 17 June 1996, in order to meet the need for manpower development in the Thamar Governorate and the surrounding region.
Located at 14.58 44.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 32 km away
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