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The walled city of Shibam Hadhramaut, Yemen, dating back to the 16th century, is considered a stunning architectural masterpiece of early urban planning and is globally known 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 soil on which they stand, these towering geometric structures demonstrate remarkable human ingenuity in adapting to harsh climates, natural hazards, and limited space, forming a captivating symphony of clay, light, and shadow.
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