With buildings composed entirely of mud bricks that have been meticulously conserved to face the harsh weather, this architectural wonder exemplifies Yemen's distinctive style. In addition to ...

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

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

Built in the 6th Century for the eastern Roman Empire from older building fragments, The Basilica Cistern used to be a place that stored a huge amount of water. Now it is open to the public to ...

In October 2019, The Guardian's Beth McKernan took a look at the cost Yemen's civil war is having on its ancient cities. Shibam is no longer getting funding to preserve its mud brick buildings ...