Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib
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 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]
معالم مملكة سبأ القديمة | |
 Barran Temple in 2021 | |
| Location | Marib Governorate, Yemen |
|---|---|
| Region | Arabian Peninsula |
| History | |
| Periods | Ancient Yemen |
| Site notes | |
| Official name | Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii), (iv) |
| Reference | 1700 |
| Inscription | 2023 (46th Session) |
| Endangered | 2023–... |
World Heritage listing
| Site | Image | ID[4] | Location | Coordinate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient city of Marib |  |
1700-001 | Marib Governorate | 15°25′36.76″N 45°20′6.82″E |
| Awam Temple |  |
1700-002 | Marib Governorate | 15°24′15.91″N 45°21′21.04″E |
| Barran Temple | .jpg.webp) |
1700-003 | Marib Governorate | 15°25′11.56″N 45°20′35.24″E |
| Marib Dam: the Northern Bank, the Southern Bank, and the Dam of Jufaynah |  |
1700-004 to 1700-006 | Marib Governorate | 15°23′51.24″N 45°16′7.51″E |
| Ancient City of Sirwah |  |
1700-007 | Serwah, western Marib Governorate | 15°27′6.4″N 45°1′5.22″E |
References
- "Landmarks of Ancient Kingdom of Saba added to UNESCO's World Heritage List". Marib Governorate. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- "Ancient Kingdom of Saba | For UNESCO World Heritage Travellers". www.worldheritagesite.org. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- "Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib : Maps". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
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