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Second-millennium occupation at Shabwah predates the site’s much later fortification and documented role as the capital of Hadramawt.

Second-millennium occupation at Shabwah predates the site’s much later fortification and documented role as the capital of Hadramawt.

Evidence confidence: high
Awaiting expert reviewSouthern Arabia and Horn of Africa expansion for the Bronze Age Systems Atlas
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Evidence and sources

Supporting sources

  • supports · provides archaeological observation
    Shabwah, Ancient Capital of Hadramawt — French Ministry of Culture (2025)

    Provides the phase distinction.


    Locator: Project overview; first settlement and later fortified capital

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