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Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan

Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan was a semi-legendary Himyarite king of Yemen, remembered in Arabic folk tradition. The Sayfawa dynasty of Kanem claimed descent from him, and the dynasty took its name from his. The consolidation of power in Kanem is traditionally associated with him, although historically verifiable rulers came later.

Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan
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Aksumite YemenSasanian Yemen

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Sayf ibn Dhi Yazan. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/sayf-ibn-dhi-yazan
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