Event Aksumite invasion of southern Arabia

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The northeast African Kingdom of Aksum invaded and conquered the Himyarite Kingdom in south Arabia.

Chronology

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  • January 526: The Himyarite Kingdom, ruled by King Yusuf As'ar Yath'ar, fell to the Kingdom of Aksum in 525 CE. The Kingdom of Aksum, located in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea, was a powerful ancient civilization known for its trade and military prowess.