Axum's King Kaleb: The Himyar Invasion and the Year of the Elephant

This episode dives into the reign of King Kaleb of Axum, who launched a massive invasion of Himyar (modern Yemen) around 525 CE to protect Christians from persecution. We explore the complex web of alliances, the role of the Sassanid Empire, and the aftermath that led to the mysterious rule of Abraha and the famous 'Year of the Elephant' mentioned in Islamic tradition. Learn about the Axumite fleet, the siege of Zafar, and how this war reshaped the Red Sea world for centuries. #Axum #Kaleb #Himyar #YearOfTheElephant #RedSea #EarlyChristianity #SassanidEmpire #Abraha #Procopius #Adulis #Negus #Basileus #Ge'ez #Miaphysite #DhuNuwas #Zafar #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo