Shibam in Yemen

9 May 2024 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General, UNESCO World Heritage Reading Time:  7 minutes

© Maria Gropa/cc-by-sa-3.0-igo

© Maria Gropa/cc-by-sa-3.0-igo

Shibam Hadramawt is a town in Yemen. With about 7,000 inhabitants, it is the seat of the District of Shibam in the Governorate of Hadhramaut. Known for its mudbrick-made high-rise buildings, it is referred to as the “Manhattan of the Desert” or “Chicago of the Desert”.   read more…

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