The 1st International Scientific Conference (FISC 2027)

From the Legacy of Civilization to the Making of Knowledge and Administration

When Yemen is mentioned as a homeland of ancient civilizations, Thamar stands out as one of its richest chapters in history, where civilization is intertwined with place, knowledge with society, and people with the land. The governorate lies at the heart of Yemen's geography, with its towns and fertile plains set among towering mountains and broad valleys; in an environment that, through the ages, has contributed to human settlement, the flourishing of agriculture, and the growth of cultural life. Its location has also given it strategic importance, making it a meeting ground between Yemen’s regions.

Thamar's roots run deep into Yemen's ancient history, being part of the Sabaean and Himyarite civilizations. Its name is associated with several kings who left their mark on Yemen's history, earning it the reputation as the land of kings and civilization.

Its areas are rich in inscriptions, archaeological sites, palaces, and bronze statues, most notably the statues of King Thamar Ali and his son Tha'aran Yuha'anim. Thamar witnessed the flourishing of urban development, organization, and the management of land, water, and resources. Evidence of this heritage remains visible in Baynun, Masna'at Mariyah, Adhra'ah Dam, the ancient city of Hakar, and other historical sites, standing as testimony to a civilization that recognized the value of resources and excelled in organizing and investing in them. Thamar is also renowned for its natural hot springs, such as Hammam Ali, Hammam Al-Lasi, and Hammam Isbil. These springs are destinations for therapeutic purposes, particularly for healing skin conditions and rheumatism, thanks to their beneficial mineral- and sulfur-rich waters.

Yet Thamar’s greatness lies not only in its monuments, but also in the people who created them and continued the pursuit and production of knowledge throughout the Islamic eras. Thamar city embraced circles of learning in its mosques and scholarly houses. The Great Mosque stands as testimony to the deep roots of its Islamic architecture, while Al-Madrasah Al-Shamsiyyah represents one of its most prominent beacons of learning. Built in the tenth century AH, Al-Madrasah Al-Shamsiyyah became a destination for students of knowledge and a center for teaching religious and linguistic sciences, as well as scholarly and literary debates. From this scholarly environment emerged figures who left a prominent mark on Yemeni culture, foremost among them the great poet and writer Abdullah al-Baradouni, alongside Ibrahim Al-Hadhrani, Zaid Al-Mushki, Mohammed Hussein Amer, Mohammed bin Ali Al-Akwa', Ismail bin Ali Al-Akwa', and many other scholars and writers.

Building upon this enduring intellectual heritage, Thamar University emerged as a modern institutional extension of the mission of knowledge, enabling Thamar to continue its role in building people, producing knowledge, and serving society. At the heart of this institutional extension stands the Faculty of Administrative Sciences, with its departments of Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and Banking, Marketing, and Political Science. The faculty serves as an academic incubator for preparing qualified professionals capable of developing institutions and the financial and business sectors, contributing to decision-making, and utilizing knowledge and technology in the service of society.

Welcome to Thamar University, the land of civilization and the cradle of knowledge and literature—where the fragrance of the past meets the horizon of the future, and where knowledge remains a bridge connecting what was with what ought to be.