Fun facts about Ibb
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Ibb was governed by a semi-autonomous emir until 1944, when the emirate was abolished.
Ibb
Yemen
Ibb is a city in Yemen, the capital of Ibb Governorate, located about 117 km (73 mi) northeast of Mokha and 194 km (121 mi) south of Sanaa. A market town and administrative centre developed during the Ottoman Empire, it is one of the most important medium-sized cities in the country.
From the “History” section
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Ibb is one of the wettest areas of Yemen, typically receiving around 500 mm of rain per annum.
Ibb
Yemen
Ibb is a city in Yemen, the capital of Ibb Governorate, located about 117 km (73 mi) northeast of Mokha and 194 km (121 mi) south of Sanaa. A market town and administrative centre developed during the Ottoman Empire, it is one of the most important medium-sized cities in the country.
From the “Climate” section
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The city is noted for its towering stone houses, with geometrical friezes and circular stained glass windows known as qamiriya.
Ibb
Yemen
Ibb is a city in Yemen, the capital of Ibb Governorate, located about 117 km (73 mi) northeast of Mokha and 194 km (121 mi) south of Sanaa. A market town and administrative centre developed during the Ottoman Empire, it is one of the most important medium-sized cities in the country.
From the “Notable landmarks” section
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Photo: Nasher100 Picture taken by Barakat Nasher · CC BY-SA 3.0
An ancient overhead aqueduct still remains in Ibb.
Ibb
Yemen
Ibb is a city in Yemen, the capital of Ibb Governorate, located about 117 km (73 mi) northeast of Mokha and 194 km (121 mi) south of Sanaa. A market town and administrative centre developed during the Ottoman Empire, it is one of the most important medium-sized cities in the country.
From the “Notable landmarks” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Nasher100 Picture taken by Barakat Nasher · CC BY-SA 3.0