Place: Shibam, Yemen
Weather: Partly cloudy skies, 53/86F.
Route: From Qalhat 1,848 km WSW on Route 31.
Significance: Known as the "Chicago" or "Manhattan of the Desert" - Shibam is made up of unique 5-11 story buildings that were originally built in the 16th century. They are made of mud brick, which means they need to be rebuilt constantly due to erosion from wind and rain.
Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site
The "skyscrapers" with Hadhramaut mountains in the background (from whc.unesco.org)
A mosque within the city (from whc.unesco.org)
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