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Ancient Shabwa

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Ancient Shabwa, Shabwah, Yemen
Ancient Shabwa, Shabwah, Yemen

Shabwa was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Hadramawt and an important station on the incense route, mentioned in South Arabian inscriptions and by Greek…

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About Ancient Shabwa

Shabwa was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Hadramawt and an important station on the incense route, mentioned in South Arabian inscriptions and by Greek and Roman writers. The ruins of its walls, temple and palace stand in a desert valley west of Wadi Hadramawt, with massive dressed stone blocks still in place.

Key facts

Name
Ancient Shabwa
Type
Other Places
City
Shabwah
Country
Yemen
Coordinates
15.3700862, 47.0283176
Last updated
2026-10-26

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