Palace_of_Queen_Arwa

Palace of Queen Arwa

Palace of Queen Arwa

Historic site in Yemen, Yemen

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]

Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
  • Window at Queen Arwa's Palace
  • Drainage system of the palace
  • Court
  • Window and shelves
  • Ruins
  • Queen Arwa's Mosque, as seen from the palace

References

  1. [1]
    "Jibla and its surroundings". UNESCO. 2002-07-08.
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