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Standing as a masterpiece of early urban planning, the 16th-century walled city of Shibam Hadhramaut is globally recognized as the \"Manhattan of the Desert.\" This architectural marvel showcases the world\'s oldest mudbrick skyscrapers, rising vertically up to seven stories. Built entirely from the earth they stand on, these towering geometric structures demonstrate profound human ingenuity in adapting to harsh climates, natural threats, and limited space, creating a breathtaking symphony of clay, light, and shadow
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