From its towering mud-brick skyscrapers in Shibam to the mystical cliffs of Al Hajarah, Yemen is a living museum of architecture, history, and breathtaking landscapes.

The incredible ancient skyscraper city that's 500 years old and made of mud It reminded someone so much of cities they had seen in the west that it was coined "the Manhattan of the Desert".

Shibam, some 800 kilometres (500 miles) southeast of Sanaa, is a UNESCO world heritage site well known for its high-rise mud-brick buildings that have given it the nickname of the "Manhattan of the ...

The origins of skyscraper construction can be traced back 492 years to the ancient city of Shibam in Yemen. Here, the city's 7,000 residents lived in residential mud-brick high-rise buildings.

Town Built Entirely of Mud Bricks: The City of Shibam Yemen. Yemen reveals a centuries-old architectural marvel rising from desert soil, showcasing the resilience and heritage of its remarkable ...

Shibam, known as "Manhattan of the Desert," is a Yemeni city celebrated for its mud-brick skyscrapers, earning UNESCO World Heritage status alongside Sanaa and Zabid for their unique architecture.

TUCKED away in the middle of Yemen lies an ancient desert city with a unique style of architecture that dates back to the 16th century. Dubbed the “Manhattan of the Dessert”, the sprawl… ...

In Yemen's desert lies the ancient city of Shibam with its mud brick skyscrapers symbolizing human adaptability in extreme environments.

SANA’A (Anadolu) – The ancient city of Shibam, located in the Wadi Hadramaut region of Yemen, is renowned for its mud brick-made high-rise buildings and boasts a population of approximately 7,000 ...

The ancient city of Shibam, located in the Wadi Hadramaut region of Yemen, is renowned for its mud brick-made high-rise buildings and boasts a population of approximately 7,000 people.