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  • Al-Qalis Church

  • 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.
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    Al-Qalis Church
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    Al-Qalis Church

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    Churches and Monasteries

    Location

    Yemen

    Sana’a

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    6th Century AD

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