Person

Karib'il Watar

7th century BCE · 7th century BCE · Also known as Karib'il Watar I

Karib'il Watar was a mukarrib, or ruler, of the kingdom of Saba in south-western Arabia. His great inscription at Sirwah records campaigns that destroyed the kingdom of Awsan, killing thousands, and imposed Sabaean supremacy over much of Yemen. He may be the Karibilu who sent gifts to the Assyrian king Sennacherib.

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Kingdom of Saba Kingdom of Awsan

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Karib'il Watar. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/karibil-watar
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