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 |
| Type | Historic, Cultural |
Gallery
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
- "Jibla and its surroundings". UNESCO. 2002-07-08.
External links
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