🏛️ Historic Town of Zabid

Yemen · Asia · Cultural · 14.20°N, 43.32°E

Zabid is a town with an urban population of around 52,590 people, located on Yemen's western coastal plain. It is one of the oldest towns in Yemen, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. However, in 2000, the historic core placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger. The town was the capital of several ruling dynasties in Yemen over many centuries.

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Quick facts

Country	Yemen
Continent / region	Asia
List type	🏛️ Cultural heritage site
Coordinates (approx.)	14.20°N, 43.32°E · view on map

Historic Town of Zabid is a cultural World Heritage site in Yemen, in Asia. For the living forecast of the area, open World Weather; the details of why Historic Town of Zabid was inscribed are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

More sites in Yemen

Old Walled City of Shibam · Old City of Sana'a · Soqotra Archipelago · Old City of Sana'a · Socotra Archipelago · Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib.

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