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Linda Alduin

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Travel information for Shibam, Yemen, a city known for its mudbrick towers, most of which date back to the 16th century.

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Travel information for Shibam, Yemen, a city known for its mudbrick towers, most of which date back to the 16th century.

Shibam Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Shibam, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Shibam
Shibam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Shibam is a town in Yemen. With about 7,000 inhabitants, it is the seat of the Shibam District in the Hadhramaut Governorate. It is famous for its mudbrick-made high-rise buildings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shibam
Shibam - Atlas Obscura

A city built from mud and known as the "Manhattan of the desert."
http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/shibam-hadhramaut
Old Walled City of Shibam - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

UNESCO World Heritage Centre old walled city of Shibam.
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/192
Shibam Tourism: Best of Shibam, Yemen - TripAdvisor

Shibam Tourism: TripAdvisor has reviews of Shibam Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Shibam resource.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g445049-Shibam-Vacations.html
Hotels Near Shibam, Yemen - TripAdvisor

Hotels near Shibam, Yemen on TripAdvisor: Find traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for hotels near Shibam, Yemen.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g445049-Shibam-Hotels.html
Shibam Hotels, Hostels and Accommodation - Lonely Planet

Book from 2 professionally reviewed accommodation including hotels, hostels and apartments in Shibam and its surrounding areas with Lonely Planet.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/yemen/shibam/hotels
Shibam Hotels - Expedia

Find hotels in Shibam.
https://www.expedia.com/Shibam-Hotels.d6205583.Travel-Guide-Hotels
Best Shibam, Yemen Tips, Things to Do and Travel Guide - VirtualTourist

Shibam Travel Guide: 27 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Shibam, Yemen at VirtualTourist.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Hadramawt/Shibam-1858369/TravelGuide-Shibam.html
Things to do in Shibam Yemen - Travel and Leisure

Tourist attractions and what to do in Shibam, Yemen.
http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/shibam/things-to-do
Best Shibam, Yemen Tips, Things to Do and Travel Guide - VirtualTourist

Shibam Travel Guide: 7 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Shibam, Yemen at VirtualTourist.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_al_Mahwit/Shibam-1858370/TravelGuide-Shibam.html

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Shibam Arabic: شِبَام
Town
Old Walled City of Shibam
Aerial view of Shibam Roofs of the towers View of the city and its walls City gate Buildings on a street inside the city
Nickname(s): Manhattan of the Desert ( مَانْهَاتَن ٱلصَّحْرَاء) Chicago of the Desert ( شِيْكَاغو ٱلصَّحْرَاء) ^[2] ^[3]
Map of the city
Shibam Location in Yemen Show map of Yemen Shibam Shibam (Middle East) Show map of Middle East
Coordinates: 15°55′37″N 48°37′36″E / 15.92694°N 48.62667°E / 15.92694; 48.62667
Country	Yemen
Governorate	Hadhramaut
District	Shibam^[1]
Population
• Total	7,000
Time zone	GMT+3

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name	Old Walled City of Shibam
Type	Cultural
Criteria	iii, iv, vi
Designated	1982; endangered as of 2015^[update]
Reference no.	192
Region	Arab States

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Shibam Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Shibam, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Shibam
Shibam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Shibam is a town in Yemen. With about 7,000 inhabitants, it is the seat of the Shibam District in the Hadhramaut Governorate. It is famous for its mudbrick-made high-rise buildings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shibam
Shibam - Atlas Obscura

A city built from mud and known as the "Manhattan of the desert."
http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/shibam-hadhramaut
Old Walled City of Shibam - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

UNESCO World Heritage Centre old walled city of Shibam.
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/192
Shibam Tourism: Best of Shibam, Yemen - TripAdvisor

Shibam Tourism: TripAdvisor has reviews of Shibam Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Shibam resource.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g445049-Shibam-Vacations.html
Hotels Near Shibam, Yemen - TripAdvisor

Hotels near Shibam, Yemen on TripAdvisor: Find traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for hotels near Shibam, Yemen.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g445049-Shibam-Hotels.html
Shibam Hotels, Hostels and Accommodation - Lonely Planet

Book from 2 professionally reviewed accommodation including hotels, hostels and apartments in Shibam and its surrounding areas with Lonely Planet.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/yemen/shibam/hotels
Shibam Hotels - Expedia

Find hotels in Shibam.
https://www.expedia.com/Shibam-Hotels.d6205583.Travel-Guide-Hotels
Best Shibam, Yemen Tips, Things to Do and Travel Guide - VirtualTourist

Shibam Travel Guide: 27 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Shibam, Yemen at VirtualTourist.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Hadramawt/Shibam-1858369/TravelGuide-Shibam.html
Things to do in Shibam Yemen - Travel and Leisure

Tourist attractions and what to do in Shibam, Yemen.
http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/shibam/things-to-do
Best Shibam, Yemen Tips, Things to Do and Travel Guide - VirtualTourist

Shibam Travel Guide: 7 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Shibam, Yemen at VirtualTourist.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_al_Mahwit/Shibam-1858370/TravelGuide-Shibam.html

Shibam Arabic: شِبَام
Town
Old Walled City of Shibam
Aerial view of Shibam Roofs of the towers View of the city and its walls City gate Buildings on a street inside the city
Nickname(s): Manhattan of the Desert ( مَانْهَاتَن ٱلصَّحْرَاء) Chicago of the Desert ( شِيْكَاغو ٱلصَّحْرَاء) ^[2] ^[3]
Map of the city
Shibam Location in Yemen Show map of Yemen Shibam Shibam (Middle East) Show map of Middle East
Coordinates: 15°55′37″N 48°37′36″E / 15.92694°N 48.62667°E / 15.92694; 48.62667
Country	Yemen
Governorate	Hadhramaut
District	Shibam^[1]
Population
• Total	7,000
Time zone	GMT+3

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name	Old Walled City of Shibam
Type	Cultural
Criteria	iii, iv, vi
Designated	1982; endangered as of 2015^[update]
Reference no.	192
Region	Arab States

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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