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
Native name
Arabic: قَصْر ٱلْمَلِكَة ٱلْحُرَّة‎
LocationJibla, Yemen, South Arabia
Coordinates13°55′25″N 44°8′50″E
Architectural style(s)Islamic architecture
TypeHistoric, Cultural
  • Window at Queen Arwa's Palace
  • Drainage system of Queen Arwa's Palace
  • Court of Queen Arwa Palace
  • Window and shelves at the palace
  • Ruins of the palace
  • Queen Arwa Mosque, as seen from the Palace
  • Minerat seen from palace of Arwa al-Sulayhi
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References
  1. "Jibla and its surroundings". UNESCO. 2002-07-08.
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