January
07
/ 2018
The Ma’rib Dam is an engineering marvel of the ancient world that is located in central Yemen. This dam is easily one of the finest examples of masonry architecture in the Arabian Peninsula. Local stories say the dam was in use for centuries, however, the great dam apparently stopped serving as a barrier when it was breached by rats. The Ma’rib Dam, also known as the Great Dam of Ma’rib, was in use for many centuries for the storage of water, as well as for irrigation purposes. During the 6th century AD, however, the dam collapsed, though the walls of its sluices are still standing today. A new dam, close to the location of the ancient one, was built during
