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As of 2023, Yemen has five sites on the list. The first site, the Old Walled City of Shibam, was designated in 1982. The most recent site listed was Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba in Marib in 2023. [4] The Socotra Archipelago was listed in 2008, and it is the only natural site in Yemen, while the other four are cultural. [3]
Tall buildings in Yafa'a (in Lahij), one of the Yemeni regions with a distinctive local architectural style. Various different styles of houses are found across different regions of Yemen. The mud-brick houses in the Hadramawt valley are especially tall, [23] with Shibam being among the most famous. [27]
Lists of buildings and structures in Yemen (1 C, 6 P) A. Attacks on buildings and structures in Yemen (4 C, 2 P) F. Former buildings and structures in Yemen (2 C)
Pages in category "World Heritage Sites in Yemen" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
The Great Mosque of Sana'a is located about 300 yards from the Yemen Gate. The old city of Sana'a is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique architectural characteristics, most notably expressed in its multi-storey buildings decorated with geometric patterns. [2]
The 2008 Yemen cyclone flooded Shibam causing some of the buildings to collapse. [11] During the Yemen Civil War, the city suffered some damage [12] after insurgents detonated a car bomb. [13] There was also coalition bombing in the area. In 2015, UNESCO listed the city, along with Old Sana'a, as "cultural heritage at risk". [9]
From the Pyramids of Giza to Beijing’s CCTV building by Rem Koolhaas, these are the most iconic buildings of all time.
Pages in category "Lists of buildings and structures in Yemen" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.