The tall clay buildings (fondly referred to as the world’s first skyscrapers by our guides) densely packed within the city walls are so drastic in the landscape of the Hawdramout that the city of Shibam is now known by its nickname “the Manhattan of the desert.” Shibam dates back to the 16th century and the whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As we climbed the mountain opposite Shibam, we were able to see just how densely packed it is and just how good the urban planning was
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