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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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