Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Shaharah is a notable archaeological site located in Yemen, characterized by its strategic placement atop Jabal Shaharah mountain. This mountain village is historically significant, having served as a center of learning and a key stronghold during the Yemeni-Ottoman conflicts in the 16th and 17th centuries. The site includes several features of interest: a historical fortress, a congregational mosque attributed to Al-Mansur al-Qasim, and a remarkable 17th-century limestone arch footbridge. Notably, it was the capital for Amir Dhu'l-Sharafayn Muhammad ibn Ja'far in the 11th century. The surrounding area, once Hashid territory and now Bakil, also includes cultivated terraces. Shaharah is a testament to the region's rich history, reflecting both Islamic and pre-Islamic influences.
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- Country
- Yemen
- Source
- Wikipedia
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