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Jabal Haraz
Jabal Haraz
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Jabal Haraz
Jabal Haraz is a picturesque mountain region of Yemen, between Sana'a and al-Hudayda. In the 11th century it was the stronghold of the Sulaihid dynasty, many of whose buildings survive.
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Country: Yemen
District: Sana’a Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 11th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Official Name: Jabal Haraz
Date of Submission: 2002
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Elevation: 2132 m
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