Yemen
The origin and history of Yemen.
Etymology
From Arabic al-yaman, thought to derive from an ancient Semitic root meaning "right" or "right-hand side" — the region lying to the right (south) when facing east from Mecca.
The origin and history of Yemen.
From Arabic al-yaman, thought to derive from an ancient Semitic root meaning "right" or "right-hand side" — the region lying to the right (south) when facing east from Mecca.
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