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  • Shibam Kawkaban

    Shibam Kawkaban is a historic fortified town in Al-Mahwit Governorate, Yemen, located on a rocky mountain plateau overlooking the surrounding valleys. Dating back to pre-Islamic times, the site is known for its defensive architecture, stone-built houses, and strategic position along ancient trade and communication routes.
    The site is included on the UNESCO Tentative List under the official name, Shibam Kawkaban.
    UNESCO Tentative List
    Shibam Kawkaban
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    Shibam Kawkaban

    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2025

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    Historic Cities and Regions

    Location

    Yemen

    Al-Mahwit Governorate

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    3rd Century AD

    Himyarite Kingdom

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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