#Marib UNESCO #world heritage sites
#Awwam Temple
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#Jaw Al-Abr
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The largest part of the temple is occupied by an unguarded yard that is enclosed by a stone wall with an irregular oval ground plan. On the inner wall of the hall were several dozen highly important inscriptions from the late period of the Sabaean kingdom.
#Barran Temple
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#Aal Fujayh
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The architecture of the temple showcases stunning ancient craftsmanship, with towering columns and beautifully carved stonework that reflect the artistic prowess of the time. Visitors are often mesmerized by the serene atmosphere and the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, which adds to the temple's allure.
#Ancient Marib
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#N15 25 36.76
E45 20 6.82
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The ruins of multi-story mud-brick buildings can be seen on the top of a mound, or tell, formed from the accumulated man-made deposits of the central part of the ancient city.
#Marib Dam
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#N15 24 16.19 E45 16 11.19 + N15 23 51.24 E45 16 7.51 + N15 25 11.96 E45 17 1.29
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Initially constructed as an earth dam approximately 13 feet high and 1,900 feet long, it was designed to harness and channel the scarce rainfall that occurs in the region, which is characterized by heavy rains only two or three times a year.
#Historic city
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#Sirwah
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The town remained an important centre for the Sabaeans, as shown by the large number of temple buildings. It was also the site chosen by King Yada'il Dharih I to build an important temple to Almaqah about the year 700 BC.