Shibam

Shibam, Yemen

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Shibam is a historic walled city in Yemen’s Hadramaut region, famous for its tall mudbrick tower houses rising from the desert floor. Often called the “Manhattan of the Desert,” it is one of the most striking examples of traditional vertical architecture in the Arabian Peninsula. Its dense skyline, fortified layout, and surrounding palms make it one of Yemen’s most recognizable historic landmarks.

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