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  • Al-Bab Al-Kabir

  • Al-Bab Al-Kabir

    Al-Bab Al-Kabir is one of the main historic gates of the old city of Taiz, Yemen. It formed part of the city’s defensive wall system and served as a principal entrance to the city. The gate was built during the Rasulid period in the 13th century AD. The gate is located on the eastern side of the old city, and it played a significant role in controlling movement into the city and protecting it from potential threats.
    The site is one of the elements included in the UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage designation, The landmarks of Ta’iz City.
    UNESCO Tentative List
    Elevation: 1297 m

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    Al-Bab Al-Kabir

    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2025

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    Castles and Fortresses

    Location

    Yemen

    Taiz

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    13th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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