Yemen first became noticed because of its production of frankincense. Frankincense a very popular commodity in that part of the world. Before this however Yemen was occupied by the Minaean kingdom however around the year 750 the Sabaean Kingdom took over and established the Frankincense production and trade.
The previous settlers in Yemen had already established Islam as the main religion and it has stayed that way even today.
Sources:
"Yemen".infoplease.http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108153.html.(Accessed May 31, 2009)
"History".lonelyplanet.http://www.lonelyplanet.com/yemen/history.(Accessed May 31, 2009)
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