Palace of Queen Arwa, Royal palace in Jibla, Yemen.
The Palace of Queen Arwa stands with 365 rooms and features Islamic architectural elements, incorporating drainage systems and numerous windows throughout the structure.
Queen Arwa governed Yemen from this palace between 1085 and 1138, relocating the capital from Sanaa to Jibla during her influential reign.
The palace represents medieval Islamic architectural design with rectangular layouts, open courtyards, and geometric patterns that define Yemeni building traditions.
Visitors need to obtain permits and dress according to local customs when exploring the palace ruins, which are located at 13°55′25″N latitude and 44°8′50″E longitude.
The palace transformation into a mosque in 1087 includes two minarets, wooden ceilings, and continuous water systems that remain from the 11th century.
Location: Jibla
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
GPS coordinates: 13.92361,44.14722
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
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