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Palace of Queen Arwa

Coordinates: 13°55′25″N 44°8′50″E / 13.92361°N 44.14722°E / 13.92361; 44.14722
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Palace of Queen Arwa
Native name
قَصْر ٱلْمَلِكَة ٱلْحُرَّة (Arabic)
LocationJibla, Yemen, South Arabia
Coordinates13°55′25″N 44°8′50″E / 13.92361°N 44.14722°E / 13.92361; 44.14722
Architectural style(s)Islamic architecture

The Palace of Queen Arwa (Template:Lang-ar) was the residence of the Yemeni Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi, who ruled in the 11th century CE. It is located in the town of Jibla. The palace is today in a ruined state, although there are efforts to restore it. As the report submitted by Min. of Culture - General Organization for the Preservation of Historic Cities - President Office to UNESCO, the extensive ruins of the Queen's Palace had 365 rooms.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Jibla and its surroundings". UNESCO. 2002-07-08.