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Palace of Queen Arwa

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Location
  
Jibla, Yemen

Architectural style
  
Islamic architecture

Type
  
Historic, Cultural

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The Palace of Queen Arwa, قصر الملكة الحرة‎, was the residence of the legendary Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi of Yemen, who ruled in the 11th century CE. It is located in the town of Jibla. The palace is today in a ruined state, although there are efforts to restore it. As the report submitted by Min. of Culture - General Organization for the Preservation of Historic Cities - President Office to UNESCO, the extensive ruins of the Queen's Palace had 365 rooms.

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Palace of Queen Arwa Wikipedia