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  • Sirah Castle

  • Sirah Castle

    Sirah Castle is a historic coastal fortress located on Sirah Island in the harbor of Aden, Yemen. Originally constructed in the 12th century AD, the castle occupies a strategic volcanic outcrop overlooking the main maritime approaches to the city. For centuries, it played a central defensive role in protecting Aden from seaborne invasions and controlling access to its natural harbor. Owing to its commanding position and continued strategic importance, the site remains in use today by the Yemeni military.
    The site is one of the elements included in the UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage designation, The Historic City of Aden.
    UNESCO Tentative List
    Sirah Castle
    by Amspost, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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    Sirah Castle

    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2025

    fortification

    Castles and Fortresses

    Location

    Yemen

    Adan

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    12th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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