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The architecture of Yemen dates back to ancient times, when it was part of a tradition of South Arabian architecture. Developments continued during the Islamic period, displaying both local characteristics and external influences. The historic cities and towns of Yemen are known for their traditional tower-houses.
Shibam, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its distinct architecture. The houses of Shibam are all made out of mudbrick, and about 500 of them are tower blocks , which rise 5 to 11 stories high, [ 14 ] with each floor having one or two rooms. [ 15 ]
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]
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Despite the opinion of local patriots in Oman, this site in Yemen is far older than its namesake there. [2] It lies in the Yemeni highlands at some 2800 m. Zafar was the capital of the Himyarites (110 BCE – 525 CE), which at its peak ruled most of the Arabian Peninsula . [ 3 ]
The Qubbat az-Zum Mosque (Arabic: مسجد قبة الزوم) is a historic mosque and tourist attraction located in the town of Jibla, Yemen. It was built in the 16th century by a man named Sheikh Ya'qub.
Bab al-Yaman (Arabic: باب اليمن, romanized: Bâb al-Yaman, lit. 'Gate of Yemen') is the main gate of Old Sanaa's old fortified wall, on the southern extremity of the walled city.
Yemen, [a] officially the Republic of Yemen, [b] is a country in West Asia. [11] Located in southern Arabia , it borders Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the northeast, the Red Sea to the west, and the Indian Ocean to the south, sharing maritime borders with Eritrea , Djibouti and Somalia across the Horn of Africa .