Kody Nguyen

Brief overview of the history of Yemen

The history of Yemen dates back to the B.C area and is full of a rich and vibrant history that was vital for the growth of the region. Before Yemen the area was inhabited by 3 main kingdoms, the Maʿīn, Sheba(Saba), and Himyar, and their main exports would be myrrh and frankincense that would be used for various tasks back then and as a luxury good.

Picture of myrrh and frankincense on the left and the Map of the Kingdom of Himyar on the right.

Imperialism

During the age of Imperialism the area of Yemen was split into a British south and an Ottoman North with the North being much more traditional, while the south was much more diverse and a socialite under the British rule. They would eventually unite though in 1990 where it would become the modern day Republic of Yemen that we see today.

Turmoil

In 2014 Yemen was forced into a civil war and it is still ongoing today. The war has caused countless humanitarian crisis's in the region that range from starvation and other horrible things.