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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.Elevation: 2681 m
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Dhi Lah al-Bab Cistern
UNESCO Tentative List
Date of Submission
2025
1st Century BC
Himyarite Kingdom
Himyarite Kingdom
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