Al-Hawtah

Al-Hawtah,' also known as Hawtat al-Faqih Ali,' is a village in east-central Yemen. It is located in Shabwah Governorate.

== History == Al-Hawtah was founded in the 14th century, specifically in 727 AH (1372 CE) by scholar and jurist Ali Muhammad bin Omar al-Habani al-Khawlani according to Yemeni sources. The name "al-Hawtah" literally translates to "village" or "small settlement," while "al-Faqih Ali" is meant to honor the town's founder. Historically, the town had once acted as the main urban area and commercial hub of eastern Yemen, and a bridge for trade with western Yemen. Regional tribes and trade caravans from many areas, including al-Bayda, Marib, Najran, Beihan and Hadhramaut, would gather at the town's famous marketplace during an annual event commemorating the birthday of al-Khawlani. Products traded in the marketplace were mostly livestock and foodstuffs.