Ad-Dann

Ad-Dann, historically known as Hisn Naʽman, is a village in Wusab Al Ali District of Dhamar Governorate, Yemen. It serves as the administrative seat of the district.

History

According to the 14th-century author Wajih al-Din al-Hubayshi, who documented the history of Wusab, Ad-Dann originated during pre-Islamic times. The Sulayhids later constructed a castle atop the ruins. The Sulayhid ruler Ali al-Sulayhi resided here for several years during the mid-11th century, expanded the castle. In 1064, he commissioned a Great Mosque in nearby Qardah, identified with modern Harurah in the territory of the Bani Shu'ayb.