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title: ""Shibam, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its…"
date: 2017-06-21
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# "Shibam, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its…

*June 21, 2017 · Facebook*

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\"Shibam, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its distinct architecture.The houses of Shibam are all made out of mud brick and about 500 of them are tower blocks, which rise 5 to 11 stories high,\[3\] with each floor having one or two rooms.\[4\] This architectural style was used in order to protect residents from Bedouin attacks.\[citation needed\] While Shibam has been in existence for an estimated 1,700 years, most of the city\'s houses originate from the 16th century. \"\
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