Marib City
Marib is the capital city of Marib Governorate, Yemen. It was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Sabaʾ, which some scholars believe to be the ancient Sheba of biblical fame.Places of Interest
Highlights include Bar’an Temple.
Bar’an Temple
Protected area
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The Barran Temple is a Sabaean temple near Marib, Yemen; also known as the "Throne of Bilqis", it dates back to the 10th century BCE and was dedicated to the god Almaqah. Bar’an Temple is situated 4½ km east of Marib City.
Marib City
- Also known as: “Ma’rib Province”
- Location: Marib Governorate, Yemen, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
15.4156° or 15° 24′ 56″ northLongitude
45.3034° or 45° 18′ 12″ eastElevation
1,122 metres (3,681 feet)Open location code
7H77C883+69GeoNames ID
72965
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In Other Languages
“Marib City” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “محافظة مأرب”
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