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Al-Qalis Church
Al-Qalis Church
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Al-Qalis Church
Al-Qalis Church is an ancient ruined church located in the city of Sana'a, Yemen. It was constructed the by the Aksumite general Abraha sometime between 527 AD and the late 560 AD. The church was built to attract Arab pilgrims instead of Mecca.
Site Information
Country: Yemen
District: Sana’a Governorate
Category: Churches and Monasteries
Site History: 6th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Christian
Site Features: Christian Monuments
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