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Graves of the Seven Martyrs

Al-Shihr

Graves of the Seven Martyrs, Al-Shihr, Yemen
Graves of the Seven Martyrs, Al-Shihr, Yemen

This shrine in al-Shihr honours the seven men of the town who fell defending al-Shihr against the Portuguese attack of 929 AH (1523). They are remembered…

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About Graves of the Seven Martyrs

This shrine in al-Shihr honours the seven men of the town who fell defending al-Shihr against the Portuguese attack of 929 AH (1523). They are remembered every year in the town. The shrine stands in the old town of al-Shihr, close to its Great Mosque.

Key facts

Name
Graves of the Seven Martyrs
Type
Other Places
City
Al-Shihr
Country
Yemen
Coordinates
14.7575052, 49.604341
Last updated
2026-10-26

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