Tarim, Religious learning center in Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen.
Located in Wadi Hadhramaut at 617 meters elevation, Tarim features thirty mansions displaying Mughal, Colonial, and Art Nouveau architectural elements from the nineteenth century.
Since the medieval period, Tarim developed as a theological hub under various dynasties, including the Kathiris and Quaiti Dynasty until the British withdrawal in 1967.
The Al-Muhdhar Mosque with its 53-meter minaret represents the city's dedication to Islamic education through institutions like Dar al-Mustafa and Rabat Tarim.
The city maintains connections to regional transportation through the nearby airports of Al-Ghuraf and Al-Riyan, supporting commerce and travel throughout Hadhramaut.
Tarim contains one of the highest concentrations of Muhammad's descendants in Yemen, contributing to its status as a major center of Islamic scholarship.
Location: Hadhramaut Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 617 m
GPS coordinates: 16.05000,49.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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