castles in Yemen
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Al Ghisla Castle
**History**
Al Ghisla Castle is believed to have been constructed during the Ottoman Empire period, although exact dates are not known.
**Architecture and Layout**
The castles ar
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Old Walled City of Shibam
The Old Walled City of Shibam is a 16th-century fortified city located in the Hadhramaut Valley of Yemen, surrounded by a well-preserved wall that has withstood the test of time.
## Overview
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Shamer Castle (Qalaat AlBayda)
# Shamer Castle (Qalaat AlBayda)
## Location
Shamer Castle is situated at 500 in Ar Rawdah, Yemen.
## History
Shamer Castle was constructed during an unspecified period and served as a fortified s
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آل البارق (مروح)
# Al Barq (Mrowh)
## Overview
Al Barq (Mrowh), also known as Mrowh Castle, is a historic castle located in the Al Had District of Lahij Governorate, Yemen.
## History
The construction period and p

آل مظفر الاعلى
**Al Muzafar Al Aali Castle**
**History**
The Al Muzafar Al Aali castle is believed to have been constructed during the 16th century, serving as a strategic stronghold for the local rulers of Yemen.

ال سدان.
**Al Sdan Castle**
**Location**
Al Sdan Castle is situated in Hejer as Sayer District, Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen.
**History**
The construction period of Al Sdan Castle is not specified in availab

البيت الكبير
**Alsaar Castle**
**Location**
Alsaar Castle is situated on شارع القشلة 01 in Amran, Yemen.
Believed to date from the medieval period, Alsaar Castle was constructed as a fortified stron

الجبل
**The Jebel Castle**
**Location**
The Jebel Castle is situated on Ibb - Ad Dala Road in Najd al Juma`i, Yemen.
The Jebel Castle is a historic castle that has been a significant landmark

الجنبة
جنبة Castle
The جنبة castle is situated in Wadi as Sultan, Al Gharb, Kuaydinah District, Hajjah Governorate, Yemen.
**History and Purpose**
The construction of the جنبة castle dates

الحصن
# Al Habs Castle
## Location
Al Habs Castle is situated in Ar Rawnah, Bani Hoshaish District, Sanaa Governorate, Yemen.
## History
Al Habs Castle has been a significant stronghold in Yemens hist

الخربة
**The Khurbah Castle**
The Khurbah Castle is situated in Al `Urr, a town in the Al Haymah ad Dakhliyah District of Sanaa Governorate, Yemen.
The purpose and construction pe

القشلة
**Al Qishlah Castle**
Al Qishlah Castle is situated in Mufrat At Tahl, Sa`dah, Yemen.
The construction period of Al Qishlah Castle is not explicitly stated. However, it is b

القناديل ( قحفة الشعبة )
**Qanadil Castle**
Qanadil Castle is situated in As Samsarah, Yemen, along the historic route of خط تعز - التربة.
Qanadil Castle is believed to have been constructed during

القواتي
**Al Qawati Castle**
The Al Qawati Castle is situated on Dhamar:Al-Husainiya road in Ardah, Yemen.
Believed to have been constructed during the medieval period, the castles

المجزع
**Al Mijza` Castle**
Al Mijza`, Al Madaribah Wa Al Arah District, Lahij Governorate, Yemen
Al Mijza` Castle is a historic castle located in the Al Madaribah Wa Al Arah Distr

الهجر العليا ال الدرع بن منذر
# Hajar Al Aliyah Al Drah Bin Manadhur Castle
Hajar Al Aliyah Al Drah Bin Manadhur is a historic castle located in Barkan, Yemen. The construction of this fortress reportedly dates back

بني سعد
Bani Saad Castle
### Location
The Bani Saad Castle is situated on Taiz - Al Hodeidah Road in Dayr Hasan, Yemen.
### History
The construction period of the castle is not specified,

بيت الثلايا
**Biyt Altholaia Castle**
Biyt Altholaia Castle is situated on Al Mahwit Tahamah Road in Bayt al Ward, Yemen.
The construction period of Biyt Altholaia Castle is not specifi

بيت القاري
**House Alqary**
House Alqary is situated in Kurabah, Dawran Aness District, Dhamar Governorate, Yemen.
The construction of House Alqary dates back to an unspecified period.

بيت المياح
**Bet al-Miah**
A 14th-century Yemeni castle situated on the main road in Yarim, Bet al-Miah is an imposing structure that has witnessed significant historical events.
Believed to date

بيت مفتاح
**Biyt Mftih Castle**
Biyt Mftih Castle is situated in Bayt Ramadan, Yemen, along the route of طريق الرجو - عيال عبدالله.
The construction period and purpose of Biyt Mftih C

جولة صوال
# Round Sawal Castle
## Location
The Round Sawal Castle is situated in Dhamar City District, Dhamar Governorate, Yemen.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly d

حصن آل عطران
**Al Atran Castle**
The Al Atran Castle is a historic fortress located in the city of Mawab, Yemen. Believed to have been constructed during the 16th century, its purpose was as a stra

حصن البديع
**Hisn al Badi` Castle**
Hisn al Badi`, also known as Ḩişn al Bid or Husn al Badi, is situated in Al Ghariqah, a town in the Bayhan District of Shabwah Governorate, Yemen.
B

حصن البريكه (بن ثابت السعدي)
**Fort of Brikah**
The Fort of Brikah is situated in Shaqrun, Al Buraykah, Shibam District, Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen.
The construction period and purpose of the fort are

حصن الجبل (العكد)
**حصن الجبل (العكد)**
**Overview**
Located on the Ibb - Ad Dala Road in Yemen, حصن الجبل (العكد) is a historic castle that has witnessed significant events in the regions past.
The c

حصن الجلة
# Hisn al Jallah Castle
Hisn al Jallah Castle is situated in Al Harajah, Ghabar, Bayhan District, Shabwah Governorate, Yemen.
Believed to date from the medieval period, Hisn

حصن الرحوب
**Hisn ar Rahub Castle**
Hisn ar Rahub Castle is situated in Al Saum District, Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen.
The construction period of Hisn ar Rahub Castle is not specified

حصن العروس
**Hisn al Arus Castle**
Hisn al Arus Castle is situated at 801, in the town of al-Arus, Yemen.
Believed to date from the medieval period, Hisn al Arus Castle was constru

حصن العمر
**Hisn al `Amr**
Hisn al `Amr is situated in Yemen.
Believed to date from the 7th century AD, Hisn al `Amr was constructed as a strategic fortress to protect the surrounding

حصن العمود
**Hisn al `Amud**
Hisn al `Amud is situated on Ataq Marib Road in the town of Al Abbosr, Yemen.
The construction period and purpose of Hisn al `Amud are not explicitly stat

حصن العولقي
# Hisn Al Aulaqy Castle
Hissen Al Aulaqy Castle is a medieval fortress located in Habair, Yemen. Believed to date from the 14th century, its construction period and purpose are shrouded i

حصن الغرابة
**Hisn al Ghurabah**
Hisn al Ghurabah is situated in Nati District, Al Bayda Governorate, Yemen.
The construction of Hisn al Ghurabah dates back to the medieval period. Th

حصن الغوازي
**Hisn al Ghuwayzi Castle**
Hisn al Ghuwayzi Castle is a medieval fortress located in Mukalla, Yemen. The castles construction period and purpose are not well-documented, but it is beli

حصن الغيلان
# Hisn al Ghaylan Castle
Hisn al Ghaylan Castle is situated in Al Harajah, Bayhan District, Shabwah Governorate, Yemen.
The construction period of Hisn al Ghaylan Castle is

حصن الفضول
**Hisn al Fudul Castle**
Hisn al Fudul Castle is situated at Hisn al Fudul, Qa` al Fadul, Hejer as Sayer District, Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen.
**History and Purpose**
Believed to date

حصن الكولة
**حصن الكولة**
حصن الكولة is situated on Al-Husainiya Road in Dhamar, Yemen, within the town of Maghrabat Hadar.
The construction period and purpose of حصن الكولة are not ex

حصن الكولة
# Alkhwalla Fortress
The Alkhwalla Fortress is a historic castle located in Maghrabat Hadar, Yemen. Believed to date from the 16th century, its purpose was as a strategic military outpost

حصن المشاخرة
**حصن المشاخرة**
**Overview**
حصن المشاخرة, also known as Castle of the Wonders, is a medieval fortress located in Al Hada District, Dhamar Governorate, Yemen.
The construction period of

حصن با شنون
**Hisn Ba Shanun**
Hisn Ba Shanun is situated on Ataq Wadi Hadramout Road in Yemen.
The construction period of Hisn Ba Shanun is not specified, but it is believed to date fr

حصن بنوب
**حصن بنوب**
حصن بنوب is situated at Ataq, `Ataq District, Shabwah Governorate, Yemen.
The construction period of حصن بنوب is not specified. The castles purpose is reported

حصن بيت الشريفي
**Husn Bait alSherifi Castle**
The Husn Bait alSherifi Castle is situated at 400 in Bayt Sa`dan, Yemen.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly state

حصن حصر الجار
# Hisn Hasr al Jar Castle
The Hisn Hasr al Jar Castle is situated on Bayhan Albaydah Road in Al Badi, Yemen.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly

حصن حض
**Hisn Hadd Castle**
Hisn Hadd Castle is situated on Pipe Line Road in Yemen.
The construction of Hisn Hadd Castle dates back to an unknown period, but it was reportedly bui

حصن حويز
# Hwaiz Castle
Hwaiz Castle is a historic fortress located in Bayt Sa`dan, Yemen. Believed to date from the medieval period, its purpose was as a stronghold for local leaders and a strate

حصن زيد
# Hisn Zayd Castle
Hisn Zayd Castle is situated in Hisn Zayd, Dhamar City District, Dhamar Governorate, Yemen.
The construction period of Hisn Zayd Castle is reported to dat

حصن سفى
# Hisn Sufa Castle
Hisn Sufa is a medieval castle located in Jayshan District, Abyan Governorate, Yemen. The construction period of this fortress is believed to date from the 16th century

حصن كهيف
# Hisn Kuhayf Castle
Hisn Kuhayf Castle is situated in Masnaah, Al Qaf District, Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen.
The construction period of Hisn Kuhayf Castle is not specified

حصن ليجون
**Hisn Lajun Castle**
Hisn Lajun Castle is situated in Al Maqad, Yemen, along the road leading to Gil bin Yemin.
The construction period of Hisn Lajun Castle is not specifie

حصن مداور
# Hisn Mudawar Castle
## Overview
Hisn Mudawar Castle is a historical castle located in Al Fari`, Bayhan District, Shabwah Governorate, Yemen.
The construction period of Hisn Mudawar Ca

حصن مقبلة
**Hisn Maqbalah Castle**
Hisn Maqbalah Castle is situated in Khimar, Yemen, along the road to Khumar al-musiynah.
The construction of Hisn Maqbalah Castle dates back to a pe

حصن منصور
**Hisn Mansur**
Hisn Mansur is situated in Nati District, Al Bayda Governorate, Yemen.
Believed to date from the medieval period, Hisn Mansur was constructed as a strategi

حصن نجد الميزر
**Hisn Najd al Mizar**
**Overview**
Hisn Najd al Mizar is a historic castle located in As Sa`diyat, Bayhan District, Shabwah Governorate, Yemen.
The cons

حظيرة شوقب
# حظيرة شوقب Castle
The حظيرة شوقب Castle is situated on Amran - Sadah Road in Bir `Ayid, Yemen.
Believed to date from an unknown period, the castles purpose and construct

حنك حنش
**Hanik Hansh Castle**
The Hanik Hansh Castle is situated on Abyan - AlBaydah Road in Barkan, Yemen.
The construction period of the castle is not specified, but it is believ

دار الحيد الأثري
**Dar al-Hid al-athri**
A 16th-century Yemeni fortress, Dar al-Hid al-athri is an imposing structure situated on the historic Yarim Road between Aden and Ald Dala.
Dar al-Hid al-athri wa

ديرة ال الصغير
**Dira al-Saghir Castle**
Dira al-Saghir Castle is situated in Ar Ramsah, Yemen, along the street of Ramza.
The castles construction period and purpose are not well-documen

زريب
**Zrib Castle**
Zrib Castle is situated in Zrib, Khabb wa ash Shaaf district, Al Jawf Governorate, Yemen.
The construction of Zrib Castle dates back to an unspecified perio

سرحان
**Serhan Castle**
Serhan Castle is situated on Al Jawf AlBuq Sadah Road in Yemen.
Serhan Castle is believed to have been constructed during the medieval period, serving as

عزام الورد
# Azamalwared Castle
Azamalwared Castle is situated on the Aden - Ald Dala - Yarim Road in Al Mansurah, Yemen.
The construction period of Azamalwared Castle is not specified

عين الهاشمي
**Al Hasmey Castle**
Al Hasmey Castle is situated on Ledwas - Sah - Seiyun Road in Al Khamerah, Yemen.
The construction of Al Hasmey Castle dates back to an unspecified peri

قاع ابوشمس
**Qaabush-Shams Castle**
The Qaabush-Shams Castle is situated on Sanaa - Sadah Road in Al Harf, Yemen.
The castles construction period and purpose are not well-document

قرة الشنبلي بيت النهاري
# قرة الشنبلي بيت النهاري
Qera ash Shanbali Beit an-Nahari is a historic castle located in Bayt ash Shanbali, Al Hisn District, Sanaa Governorate, Yemen.
The construction p

قرية الزيلة الجبين
**Quraya al-Zilah al-Jabn**
Located in Al Jobin, Al Jabin District, Raymah Governorate, Yemen, Quraya al-Zilah al-Jabn is a historic castle situated along the main stre

قرية عقره
**Aqara Village Castle**
Aqara Village Castle is situated in Aqara village, Adh Dhanabah, Al Ma`zabah, Badan District, Ibb Governorate, Yemen.
The construction period of th

قشعه رداع
**Qashah Ridaa**
A 16th-century fortress situated in Al Madhan town of Yemen.
The Qashah Ridaa castle is believed to have been constructed during the Ottoman Empires rule over Yeme

قصر سبتمبر وهاس
**September Wahas Palace**
The September Wahas Palace is situated in Bani Hoshaish District, Sanaa Governorate, Yemen.
Construction of the palace reportedly began in the 19

قصر/ النقيب محمد علي درهم الشايف
**Al Naji Muhammad Ali al-Dharmashayf Castle**
The Al Naji Muhammad Ali al-Dharmashayf Castle is situated in Rajuzah, Yemen, within the Al Jawf Governorate.
Believed to da

قلعة اسعد الكامل
**Asad al-Kamil Castle**
The Asad al-Kamil Castle is situated on Al Mahwit Road in Suq Bayt Na`am, Yemen.
This castle was built during a specific construction period and ser

قلعة الحقيبة
**قلعة الحقيبة**
Located on Dhamar:Al-Husainiya Road in Al Midan, Yemen.
The castle is believed to have been constructed during the medieval period, serving as a strategic f

قلعة الدن
**Ad-Dann Fortress**
The Ad-Dann Fortress is situated in Ad Dann, Yemen, along the Highway of Jabib.
Believed to date from Ottoman times, this defensive fortress was constru

قلعة السدح
**As-Sadeh Fortress**
The As-Sadeh Fortress is situated on the outskirts of Jebbajtholuth, Yemen.
Construction of the fortress reportedly began in the 16th century, during a

قلعة الظاهر
**Al-Thaher Fortress**
The Al-Thaher Fortress is situated on طريق الظاهر (Al-Thaher Street) in Maghrabat Ar-Raaady, Yemen.
The construction period of the fortress is not ex

قلعة القاهرة
**Cairo Castle**
Cairo Castle is situated on طريق جبل صبر in Taizz, Yemen.
The construction of Cairo Castle reportedly dates back to the 9th century. The castles purpose w

قلعة القاهرة- حجة
**Cairo Castle-Hajja**
The Cairo Castle-Hajja is situated in Hajja, Yemen.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly documented. However, it is believe

قلعة المَصْنِعَة
**Al-Masneah Fortress**
The Al-Masneah Fortress is situated on Dhamar:Al-Husainiya road in Maghrabat Ar-Raaady, Yemen.
**History and Purpose**
Believed to date from the medieval peri

قلعة بني علي مزيد
**قلعة بني علي مزيد**
The castle is situated on the Aden - Ald Dala - Yarim Road in Al Mansurah, Yemen.
The construction period of قلعة بني علي Mezid is not explicitly state

قلعة شعاف
**Qalat Shuaaf Castle**
Qalat Shuaaf Castle is situated on Al-Husainiya Road in Dhamar, Yemen.
The castle was built during the Turkish period and has been inhabited by t

قلعة عبدالحكيم طويل
**قلعة عبدالحكيم طويل**
The castle is situated at R6, Al Masnadah, Yemen.
The construction of قلعة عبدالحكيم طويل is believed to date from an unspecified period,

قلعة على يوسف الجني
**Qalat Ali Yusif al-Ghani**
Qalat Ali Yusif al-Ghani is situated in Ad Durayjah, Al `Ajram, Ash Shamayatayn District, Yemen.
The construction of Qalat Ali Yusif al-Ghani

قلعه احمد طارق عبد الغني محي الدين
**قلعه احمد طارق عبد غني محي الدين**
The قلعه احمد طارق عبد غني محي الدين is situated at 1, Al Madaribah Wa Al Arah District, Lahij Governorate, Yemen.
The construction of t

قلعه القعمي ابو شامخ عبدالباسط
**قلعه القعمي ابو شامخ عبدالباسط**
The قلعه القعمي Abu Shamakh Abdulbaset is situated on the Southern Ring Road in Dhamar, Yemen.
This castle is believed to have been constr

قلهم باجعيم
**Qaleh Bajaim Castle**
The Qaleh Bajaim Castle is situated in Ad Daleah District, Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen.
Believed to date from the 19th century, this castle was con

كدمة المحولي
**Kendumu al-Muhalli Castle**
Kendumu al-Muhalli Castle is a historic castle located in Aden City, Yemen. Believed to date from the 18th century, its purpose was as a fortified residence

لبنات
**Lebanat Castle**
The Lebanat Castle is situated on طريق رويك حزم الجوف in Yemen.
The construction of the Lebanat Castle is believed to date from the 14th century, during a

ملكية محمد النجار
**Moh alnaggar Castle**
Moh alnaggar Castle is situated on the Yarim Road, Aden - Ald Dala, Al Mansurah, Yemen.
The construction period of Moh alnaggar Castle is not specifi

نقيل الخلا
**Niqil al-Khala Castle**
Niqil al-Khala Castle is a historic castle located in the town of Al Squal, Yemen. The construction period and purpose of this castle are not well-documented, b

هشة
Hashah Castle
Hashah Castle is situated in Hashah, Nati District, Al Bayda Governorate, Yemen.
Hashah Castle is believed to have been constructed during the medieval per