November
10
/ 2021
Skyscrapers are a common sight in today’s cities. These modern structures trace their history to the late 19th century. Nevertheless, skyscrapers have precedents in earlier times, one of which being the mudbrick buildings of Yemen. These structures have been referred to as Yemen’s skyscrapers and are found at three cities in the country: Sana’a, Shibam, and Zabid. Yemen’s skyscrapers have been in use for hundreds of years, and perhaps even longer. All three Yemeni sites are today inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and their ancient mudbrick skyscrapers must have contributed to their inscription on the list. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"91568","attributes":{"alt":"Of course, Yemen’s skyscrapers, made of mudbricks, are nowhere near as tall as modern skyscrapers like these. (Dabarti / Adobe Stock)","class":"media-image","style":"width: 610px; height
