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Cisterns of Tawila
Cisterns of Tawila
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Cisterns of Tawila
The Cisterns of Tawila, or the Tawila Tanks, are the best-known historic site in Aden, Yemen. The site consists of a series of tanks of varying shape and capacity. The cisterns are dating back to the Himyarite Kingdom from 115 BC to 525 AD.
Site Information
Country: Yemen
District: Adan Governorate
Category: Bridges and Water Structures
Site History: 1st Century AD
Oldest Culture: Himyarite Kingdom
Later Cultures: Himyarite Kingdom
Site Features: Himyarite Monuments
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