Shibam: The oldest skyscrapers in the world
A global model of sustainable mud architecture, proving local materials offer smart environmental solutions for the future. Let's protect our heritage.
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"Resilience in clay, preserved with mastery."
Since 2008, Master Builder Erfan Ba-Khraisah has combined traditional skill with precision, serving as a key pillar in preserving our heritage.
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Preserving Shibam’s mudbrick heritage through meticulous supervision. ✨ Meet the master builders and supervisors blending ancestral skills with modern vision in our upcoming series. Stay tuned!
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"On behalf of the Shibam Mud Architecture Preservation team, we salute the women—in the field and office—safeguarding our heritage and sharing its beauty with the world. 🤍"
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Shibam’s Youth: A Career Roadmap
We surveyed 6 districts in Shibam to align youth skills with market needs. Our goal: bridging the gap for a better professional future. Thanks to all contributors.
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🏛️ Job Vacancy : Civil Engineer The General Authority for the Preservation of Historic Cities announces its need for ( 2 )Civil Engineers to join its team in Shibam, Hadhramaut.
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Summary of Phase One Restoration of House (B-002)
We restored key structural elements to preserve the architectural heritage and enhance aesthetics. We look forward to continuing the restoration in Phase Two.
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*A new step in preserving Shibam's heritage!* The first phase of restoring two historic houses has been completed, in addition to paving work at a key site in the city - ongoing efforts to protect Shibam's heritage.
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The adjacent ruin to house (B-002) has been cleared. All debris was removed, unstable parts were reduced, and the roof was adjusted for rainwater drainage.
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