The Old Walled City of Shibam: The Manhattan of the Desert #historicaltidbits #History #oldarchitecture #shibam #yemenhistory | Historical Tidbits
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The architecture The tall mud towers were built for protection. Shibam used to be surrounded by tribes and caravan routes, so height made it easier to stay safe. The city was designed vertically, with narrow corridors, high walls, and homes stacked on top of one another so families could live close and defend the city together. How it was built The buildings are made from nothing but mud, straw, and timber. Each year, families re-plaster their homes with mud to protect them from rain and erosion
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Rising from the desert of Yemen, Shibam is one of the world’s earliest vertical cities. Built in the 17th century from sun-dried earth, its 30, 40 meter towers stand without concrete or steel, relying on thick mud-brick walls, palm-wood floors, and a compact defensive urban plan. Often called the “Manhattan of the Desert,” Shibam proves that sustainable, climate-responsive architecture existed centuries before modern skyscrapers. #Architecture #EarthArchitecture #Shibam #VernacularArchitecture #
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Yemen’s “high-rises” are found in the ancient city of Shibam, often called the “Manhattan of the Desert.” Built mostly in the 16th century, Shibam’s skyline is made of mud-brick tower houses that reach up to 11 stories tall, making them some of the world’s oldest vertical buildings. The people built upward to save space inside the city walls and to protect against floods and attacks. Each building was made from mud, straw, and water, which keeps the interiors cool in the desert heat. Families li
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