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Sumyafa Ashwa

6th century · 6th century · Also known as Esimiphaios

Sumyafa Ashwa was a Himyarite Christian installed by the Aksumite king Kaleb as ruler of Himyar in Yemen after the defeat of Yusuf Dhu Nuwas around 525. Within a few years the Aksumite soldier Abraha overthrew him and made himself king, ruling nominally under Aksum.

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Aksumite Yemen

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