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DeutschLandmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib
معالم مملكة سبأ القديمة | |
 Barran Temple in 2021 | |
| Location | Marib Governorate, Yemen |
|---|---|
| Region | Arabian Peninsula |
| History | |
| Periods | Ancient Yemen |
| Site notes | |
| Official name | Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii), (iv) |
| Reference | 1700 |
| Inscription | 2023 (45th Session) |
| Endangered | 2023–... |
The Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib (Arabic: معالم مملكة سبأ القديمة, romanized: maʿālim mamlaka Sabaʿa al-Qadīma) is a serial property consisted of seven archeological sites in Marib Governorate, eastern Yemen.[1] 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.[2] They were also placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to the threats posed by the Yemeni Civil War.[3]
World Heritage listing[edit]
| Site | Image | ID[4] | Location | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient city of Marib |  | 1700-001 | Marib Governorate | 15°25′39″N 45°20′9″E / 15.42750°N 45.33583°E |
| Awam Temple |  | 1700-002 | Marib Governorate | 15°24′16″N 45°21′21″E / 15.40444°N 45.35583°E |
| Barran Temple | .jpg) | 1700-003 | Marib Governorate | 15°24′11″N 45°20′35″E / 15.40306°N 45.34306°E |
| Marib Dam: the Northern Bank, the Southern Bank, and the Dam of Jufaynah |  | 1700-004 to 1700-006 | Marib Governorate | 15°23′51″N 45°16′7″E / 15.39750°N 45.26861°E |
| Ancient City of Sirwah |  | 1700-007 | Serwah, western Marib Governorate | 15°27′7″N 45°1′6″E / 15.45194°N 45.01833°E |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Landmarks of Ancient Kingdom of Saba added to UNESCO's World Heritage List". Marib Governorate. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "Ancient Kingdom of Saba | For UNESCO World Heritage Travellers". www.worldheritagesite.org. Archived from the original on 5 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ "Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib : Maps". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
