World Heritage Identification Number: 1700
World Heritage since: 2023
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: Yes
Country: 🇾🇪 Yemen
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Arab States
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Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib: A Testimony to Ancient South Arabian Civilization
The Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib, located in the eastern part of modern-day Yemen, offer a unique glimpse into the rich history and architectural achievements of one of the most significant civilizations in ancient South Arabia. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023, these seven archaeological sites provide valuable insights into the Kingdom of Saba, which flourished between the 1st millennium BCE and the arrival of Islam around 630 CE.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib, is a serial property comprising seven archaeological sites that bear witness to the rich Kingdom of Saba and its architectural, aesthetic and technological achievements from the 1st millennium BCE to the arrival of Islam around 630 CE. They bear witness to the complex centralized administration of the Kingdom when it controlled much of the incense route across the Arabian Peninsula, playing a key role in the wider network of cultural exchange fostered by trade with the Mediterranean and East Africa. Located in a semi-arid landscape of valleys, mountains and deserts, the property encompasses the remains of large urban settlements with monumental temples, ramparts and other buildings. The irrigation system of ancient Ma'rib reflects technological prowess in hydrological engineering and agriculture on a scale unparalleled in ancient South Arabia, resulting in the creation of the largest ancient man-made oasis.
Encyclopedia Record: Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib
The Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib is a serial property consisted of seven archeological sites in Marib Governorate, eastern Yemen. On 25 January 2023, the landmarks have been added by the UNESCO to its World Heritage Site List as they bear witness to the ancient Kingdom of Saba in ancient South Arabia. They were also placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to the threats posed by the Yemeni Civil War.Additional Site Details
Area: 375.29 hectares
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 15.4268777778 , 45.3352277778
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