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Hisn al-Ghurab
Hisn al-Ghurab
Hisn al-Ghurab is a historical site and castle located on the southern coast of Arabia in Shabwah Governorate, Yemen. The site is dating back to the 3rd century AD.
Site Information
Country: Yemen
District: Shabwah Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 3rd Century AD
Oldest Culture: Himyarite Kingdom
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Himyarite & Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: Balhaf/Burum Coastal Area
Date of Submission: 2002
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