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After years of deterioration, which threatened his survival as a historical symbol, the Sayyun Palace in Hadramout, in eastern Yemen, regains its authentic luster, thanks to the efforts The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen , which carries out comprehensive restoration works that restore life for this prominent civilized teacher, and maintains its position as a living witness to its history that extends for more than five centuries. It was manifested in his choice previously to be the interface of the Yemeni coin in recognition of its historical, cultural and aesthetic value. div> Global clay building h2>
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This clay edifice is not limited to its strategic location at the top of a rock in the heart of the city of Sayyun, and its view of the cities of Shibam and Tarim, but also extends to being one of the largest mud buildings in the world and a prominent landmark not at the level of Yemen, but at the level of the muddropical architecture. The passage of time and subsequent amendments turned to become the official headquarters of the sultans of the many state who ruled Wadi Hadramout in its predecessors, which also earned it a name "Sultan Al Kathiri Palace". And its beauty. div> Palace and fears of rain < /h2>
Hassan, one of the residents, is close to the perimeter of the palace: "During the past years, we have always been concerned about the palace in the rainy season, we lived the exacerbation of the state of the palace and its gradual deterioration, and we were afraid of the moment of his imminent fall under the heavy rains that did not have mercy, and the neglect that took it, in addition to the absence of periodic maintenance work that would have maintained its cohesion and hardness". "Today we are witnessing the return of life to the palace thanks to its efforts The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen in the ongoing restoration work, and we feel very happy to save and protect this archaeological teacher, which represents an authentic and important part of our history, and reflects our civilized identity, and it constitutes a cultural heritage that we are proud of and we are keen on lounging for future generations."Text-Align: Jusify"> Saudi Arabia in response to Yemeni demands h2>
and in response to the request of the Yemeni government and in support of its efforts to protect antiquities, the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen launched a comprehensive project to restore a bad palace, funded by the program and implement the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom and the General Authority for Antiquities and Museums in Yemen, and with logistical and technical support from the Social Fund for Development in Yemen. />
Rehabilitation works witnessed the repair of the damaged external wall and mud walls that form the basic structure of the palace, as well as special attention to restoring wooden ceilings, doors and carved windows, which reflect the ingenuity of craftsmen in Yemen, and the project did not lose sight of the importance of preserving the unique architectural identity of the palace, as the works included rehabilitation of traditional decorations and inscriptions that decorate its walls And his lords, and the project also included training local teams of engineers and technicians on periodic restoration work to ensure the sustainability of maintenance in the future. It aims to protect him as a teacher and cultural center in an urban environment, which will be done through a Yemeni worker and in cooperation with the General Authority of Antiquities and Museums in Yemen. Div> Sayun Palace components h2>
The palace consists of seven floors of 96 rooms of various sizes, including 45 large rooms and 14 warehouses, in addition to many other accessories, and the palace today is an important cultural center, as part of it is used as an archaeological museum that contains many rare antiquities, pictures and pieces that date back to thousands of years, and the palace also includes a public library that serves researchers and those interested Knowledge. As part of a series of efforts made by the Saudi program for the development and reconstruction of Yemen to preserve the Yemeni historical and cultural heritage, as these efforts included the restoration of the historical Al -Ahqaf library, and the revival of a traditional letter through a craft factory, in addition to enhancing the vast language as a living language. And preserving the material and moral heritage, whether in Yemen or throughout the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamic world. In that era. - For more: Follow Khaleejion 24 Arabic, Khaleejion 24 English, Khaleejion 24 Live, and for social media follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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This clay edifice is not limited to its strategic location at the top of a rock in the heart of the city of Sayyun, and its view of the cities of Shibam and Tarim, but also extends to being one of the largest mud buildings in the world and a prominent landmark not at the level of Yemen, but at the level of the muddropical architecture. The passage of time and subsequent amendments turned to become the official headquarters of the sultans of the many state who ruled Wadi Hadramout in its predecessors, which also earned it a name "Sultan Al Kathiri Palace". And its beauty. div>
Palace and fears of rain < /h2>
Hassan, one of the residents, is close to the perimeter of the palace: "During the past years, we have always been concerned about the palace in the rainy season, we lived the exacerbation of the state of the palace and its gradual deterioration, and we were afraid of the moment of his imminent fall under the heavy rains that did not have mercy, and the neglect that took it, in addition to the absence of periodic maintenance work that would have maintained its cohesion and hardness". "Today we are witnessing the return of life to the palace thanks to its efforts The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen in the ongoing restoration work, and we feel very happy to save and protect this archaeological teacher, which represents an authentic and important part of our history, and reflects our civilized identity, and it constitutes a cultural heritage that we are proud of and we are keen on lounging for future generations."Text-Align: Jusify"> Saudi Arabia in response to Yemeni demands h2>
and in response to the request of the Yemeni government and in support of its efforts to protect antiquities, the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen launched a comprehensive project to restore a bad palace, funded by the program and implement the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom and the General Authority for Antiquities and Museums in Yemen, and with logistical and technical support from the Social Fund for Development in Yemen. />
Rehabilitation works witnessed the repair of the damaged external wall and mud walls that form the basic structure of the palace, as well as special attention to restoring wooden ceilings, doors and carved windows, which reflect the ingenuity of craftsmen in Yemen, and the project did not lose sight of the importance of preserving the unique architectural identity of the palace, as the works included rehabilitation of traditional decorations and inscriptions that decorate its walls And his lords, and the project also included training local teams of engineers and technicians on periodic restoration work to ensure the sustainability of maintenance in the future. It aims to protect him as a teacher and cultural center in an urban environment, which will be done through a Yemeni worker and in cooperation with the General Authority of Antiquities and Museums in Yemen. Div> Sayun Palace components h2>
The palace consists of seven floors of 96 rooms of various sizes, including 45 large rooms and 14 warehouses, in addition to many other accessories, and the palace today is an important cultural center, as part of it is used as an archaeological museum that contains many rare antiquities, pictures and pieces that date back to thousands of years, and the palace also includes a public library that serves researchers and those interested Knowledge. As part of a series of efforts made by the Saudi program for the development and reconstruction of Yemen to preserve the Yemeni historical and cultural heritage, as these efforts included the restoration of the historical Al -Ahqaf library, and the revival of a traditional letter through a craft factory, in addition to enhancing the vast language as a living language. And preserving the material and moral heritage, whether in Yemen or throughout the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamic world. In that era. - For more: Follow Khaleejion 24 Arabic, Khaleejion 24 English, Khaleejion 24 Live, and for social media follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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Hassan, one of the residents, is close to the perimeter of the palace: "During the past years, we have always been concerned about the palace in the rainy season, we lived the exacerbation of the state of the palace and its gradual deterioration, and we were afraid of the moment of his imminent fall under the heavy rains that did not have mercy, and the neglect that took it, in addition to the absence of periodic maintenance work that would have maintained its cohesion and hardness". "Today we are witnessing the return of life to the palace thanks to its efforts The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen in the ongoing restoration work, and we feel very happy to save and protect this archaeological teacher, which represents an authentic and important part of our history, and reflects our civilized identity, and it constitutes a cultural heritage that we are proud of and we are keen on lounging for future generations."Text-Align: Jusify"> Saudi Arabia in response to Yemeni demands h2>
and in response to the request of the Yemeni government and in support of its efforts to protect antiquities, the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen launched a comprehensive project to restore a bad palace, funded by the program and implement the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom and the General Authority for Antiquities and Museums in Yemen, and with logistical and technical support from the Social Fund for Development in Yemen. />
Rehabilitation works witnessed the repair of the damaged external wall and mud walls that form the basic structure of the palace, as well as special attention to restoring wooden ceilings, doors and carved windows, which reflect the ingenuity of craftsmen in Yemen, and the project did not lose sight of the importance of preserving the unique architectural identity of the palace, as the works included rehabilitation of traditional decorations and inscriptions that decorate its walls And his lords, and the project also included training local teams of engineers and technicians on periodic restoration work to ensure the sustainability of maintenance in the future. It aims to protect him as a teacher and cultural center in an urban environment, which will be done through a Yemeni worker and in cooperation with the General Authority of Antiquities and Museums in Yemen. Div>
Sayun Palace components h2>
The palace consists of seven floors of 96 rooms of various sizes, including 45 large rooms and 14 warehouses, in addition to many other accessories, and the palace today is an important cultural center, as part of it is used as an archaeological museum that contains many rare antiquities, pictures and pieces that date back to thousands of years, and the palace also includes a public library that serves researchers and those interested Knowledge. As part of a series of efforts made by the Saudi program for the development and reconstruction of Yemen to preserve the Yemeni historical and cultural heritage, as these efforts included the restoration of the historical Al -Ahqaf library, and the revival of a traditional letter through a craft factory, in addition to enhancing the vast language as a living language. And preserving the material and moral heritage, whether in Yemen or throughout the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamic world. In that era. - For more: Follow Khaleejion 24 Arabic, Khaleejion 24 English, Khaleejion 24 Live, and for social media follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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The palace consists of seven floors of 96 rooms of various sizes, including 45 large rooms and 14 warehouses, in addition to many other accessories, and the palace today is an important cultural center, as part of it is used as an archaeological museum that contains many rare antiquities, pictures and pieces that date back to thousands of years, and the palace also includes a public library that serves researchers and those interested Knowledge. As part of a series of efforts made by the Saudi program for the development and reconstruction of Yemen to preserve the Yemeni historical and cultural heritage, as these efforts included the restoration of the historical Al -Ahqaf library, and the revival of a traditional letter through a craft factory, in addition to enhancing the vast language as a living language. And preserving the material and moral heritage, whether in Yemen or throughout the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamic world. In that era.
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