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Amm
Amm was the national god of the ancient South Arabian kingdom of Qataban in Yemen, often thought to be a moon god. The Qatabanians called themselves the 'children of Amm', and his temples stood in the capital, Timna, and other towns. Inscriptions in Qatabanian record dedications and offerings to him alongside other deities such as Athtar.
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