Palace of Queen Arwa
Historic site in Yemen, Yemen
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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]
LocationJibla, Yemen, Yemen
Architectural style
Islamic architecture| Palace of Queen Arwa | |
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| قَصْر ٱلْمَلِكَة ٱلْحُرَّة (Arabic) | |
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 Interactive map of Palace of Queen Arwa | |
| 13°55′25″N 44°8′50″E | |
| Location | Jibla, Yemen, Yemen |
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Architectural style | Islamic architecture |
Gallery
Window at Queen Arwa's Palace
Queen Arwa's Mosque, as seen from the palace
Drainage system of the palace
Court
Window and shelves
Ruins
Queen Arwa's Mosque, as seen from the palace
