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  • Dhi Lah al-Bab Cistern

  • Dhi Lah al-Bab Cistern

    Dhi Lah al-Bab Cistern is an ancient water-storage installation located in Ibb Governorate, the Dhafar region of Yemen and dating to the Himyarite period. Built to collect and preserve seasonal rainfall, the cistern formed part of an integrated hydraulic network that ensured a reliable water supply for nearby settlements and agricultural areas.
    The site is one of the elements included in the UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage designation, The Archaeological Remains and Water Management Systems Himyar Kingdom in Dhafar.
    UNESCO Tentative List
    Elevation: 2681 m

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    Dhi Lah al-Bab Cistern

    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2025

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    Bridges and Water Structures

    Location

    Yemen

    Ibb Governorate

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    1st Century BC

    Himyarite Kingdom

    Himyarite Kingdom

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    Himyarite Kingdom Monuments

     

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