What is the elevation of Najran above sea level?
Najran stands 4,500 feet above sea-level. Its tallest point reaches 2,000 feet high within the valley, placing it at 6,500 feet above sea-level overall.
Questions about Najran
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Dhū Nuwās initiate campaigns against Christians in South Arabia?
Beginning in 522, the Jewish king of Hummer, Dhū Nuwās, initiated campaigns against Christians in South Arabia. His forces included Himyarite locals and Aksumites already present in the region.
How many people were executed during the capture of Najran by Sharahil?
After capturing Najran, Sharahil ordered a large plunder of the area and stated execution of 12,500 people from the city. This event became international outrage among Christians with Syriac authors writing many works about it including the Book of Himyarites and Simeon's Letter on the Himyarite Martyrs.
On what date was the Treaty of Taif signed to define borders between Saudi Arabia and Yemen?
Negotiations officially concluded May 20 with Treaty of Taif signing. That treaty defined border extending from Red Sea to southern tip of Najran province though Saudi only claimed temporary rule initially.
What happened during the confrontation outside Najran's Holiday Inn hotel on the 23rd of April 2000?
A watershed confrontation occurred outside Najran's Holiday Inn hotel on the 23rd of April 2000 involving armed demonstrators against police and army units. Exchange of fire left two Ismā2ilīs dead plus one policeman killed according to some government accounts.