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Mulziq Destination Guide
Delve into Mulziq in Yemen
Mulziq in the region of Muḩāfaz̧at Dhamār is a city in Yemen - some 74 mi or ( 119 km ) South of Sanaa , the country's capital .
Current time in Mulziq is now 05:25 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Aden " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Kharabat Bayt al 'Ashwal, Ta'izz, Soba, Sayyan, and Sanaa. While being here, make sure to check out Kharabat Bayt al 'Ashwal . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Mulziq ? 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 22 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 22 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 29 km away
Harras of Dhamar
Harras of Dhamar is a volcanic field in Yemen.
Located at 14.55 44.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
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