QraveOld Walled City of Shibam
CulturalIn Danger
| Country |  Yemen |
|---|---|
| Year inscribed | 1982 |
| Criteria | (iii) (iv) (v) |
Overview
Surrounded by a fortified wall, the 16th-century city of Shibam is one of the oldest and best examples of urban planning based on the principle of vertical construction. Its impressive tower-like structures rise out of the cliff and have given the city the nickname of ‘the Manhattan of the desert’.
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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0