Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yemen
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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 Arabian 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]
| Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib | |
|---|---|
| معالم مملكة سبأ القديمة (Arabic) | |
Barran Temple in 2021 | |
 Interactive map of Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib | |
| Periods | Ancient Yemen |
| Location | Marib Governorate, Yemen |
| Region | Arabian Peninsula |
| Official name | Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii), (iv) |
| Reference | 1700 |
| Inscription | 2023 (45th Session) |
| Endangered | 2023–... |
World Heritage listing
| Site | Image | ID[4] | Location | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient city of Marib |  |
1700-001 | Marib Governorate | 15°25′39″N 45°20′9″E |
| Awam Temple |  |
1700-002 | Marib Governorate | 15°24′16″N 45°21′21″E |
| Barran Temple | .jpg) |
1700-003 | Marib Governorate | 15°24′11″N 45°20′35″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 |
| Ancient City of Sirwah |  |
1700-007 | Serwah, western Marib Governorate | 15°27′7″N 45°1′6″E |