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Palace of Queen Arwa

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Palace of Queen Arwa

Palace of Queen Arwa is a palace located in the historic town of Jibla, Yemen. It was the residence of the legendary Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi of Yemen during the reign of Sulayhid dynasty in the 11th centuryآ AD.

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Country: Yemen

District: Ibb Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 11th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

UNESCO Tentative List

Part of: Jibla and its surroundings

Date of Submission: 2002

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