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Shibam of Yemen : One of the Oldest Cities of Vertical Construction

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Rashid Faridi

Surrounded by a fortified wall, the 16th-century city of Shibam is one of the oldest and best examples of urban planning based on the principle of vertical construction. Its impressive tower-like structures rise out of the cliff and have given … Continue reading →

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