Palace of Queen Arwa
| Palace of Queen Arwa قصر الملكة الحرة | |
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| Location | Jibla, Yemen |
| Coordinates | 13°55′31″N 44°08′20″E / 13.9253816°N 44.1388927°ECoordinates: 13°55′31″N 44°08′20″E / 13.9253816°N 44.1388927°E |
| Architectural style(s) | Islamic architecture |
| Type | Historic, Cultural |
The Palace of Queen Arwa, Arabic: قصر الملكة الحرة, was the residence of the legendary Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi of Yemen, 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]
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Window at Queen Arwa's Palace
Drainage system of Queen Arwa's Palace
Court of Queen Arwa Palace
Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi Masjid as seen from the Palace
Window and shelves at palace of Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi,jibla, Yemen
Ruins of Palace of Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi
Minerat seen from palace of Arwa al-Sulayhi,jibla, Yemen
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