Sadd Ma’rib al ‘Az̧īm

Sadd Ma’rib al ‘Az̧īm is a ruined dam in , and has an elevation of 1,118 metres.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Marib Dam.

Dam
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a dam blocking Adhanah in the Balaq Hills, located in the Ma'rib Governorate in . The current dam was built in the 1980s and is close to the ruins of the ancient dam, first built in the 8th century BC. is situated 2½ km west of Sadd Ma’rib al ‘Az̧īm.

Sadd Ma’rib al ‘Az̧īm

Latitude
15.40011° or 15° 24′ 0″ north
Longitude
45.2673° or 45° 16′ 2″ east
Elevation
1,118 metres (3,668 feet)
Open location code
7H77C728+2W
Geo­Names ID
7475259
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In Other Languages

“Sadd Ma’rib al ‘Az̧īm” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “سد مأرب العظيم”

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