Palace of Queen Arwa
The Palace of Queen Arwa (Arabic: قَصْر ٱلْمَلِكَة ٱلْحُرَّة, lit. 'Palace of the Noble Queen') 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]
| Palace of Queen Arwa | |
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| Native name Arabic: قَصْر ٱلْمَلِكَة ٱلْحُرَّة | |
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| Location | Jibla, Yemen, South Arabia |
| Coordinates | 13°55′25″N 44°8′50″E |
| Architectural style(s) | Islamic architecture |
Gallery
Window at Queen Arwa's Palace
Drainage system of the palace
Court
Window and shelves
Ruins
Queen Arwa's Mosque, as seen from the palace
References
- "Jibla and its surroundings". UNESCO. 2002-07-08.
External links
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