Shibam-Kawkaban, Historic city in 'Amran Governorate, Yemen.
Shibam Kawkaban consists of two adjacent towns, with Shibam located near an agricultural plain and Kawkaban positioned atop steep cliffs.
The city functioned as the capital of the Yuʿfirid dynasty from 847 to 997, with inscriptions dating its establishment to the 3rd century.
The city contains multiple mosques, including al Madrasa and al Mansoor, along with traditional water reservoirs named Meseda, Alasdad, and Sedalhamam.
The fortified citadel stands at 2,931 meters above sea level, located 38 kilometers west-northwest of Yemen's capital, Sanaa.
The population decreased from 30,000 inhabitants in the early 1900s to approximately 2,000 residents by 1975.
Location: 'Amran Governorate
GPS coordinates: 15.51024,43.90444
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:23
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