Ma'rib

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What is left of Awam Temple or the Sun temple in Marib. Built in the 8th century BC and performed its function for nearly 1000 years.

Main article: Ancient history of Yemen

Ma'rib (Arabic: مأرب) is the capital town of the Ma'rib Governorate, Yemen and was the capital of the Sabaean kingdom. It is located at 15°25′0″N, 45°21′0″E, near what is now Yemen's modern capital, Sana'a

The Sabaean kingdom was located in what is now the Aseer region in southwestern Yemen.

[edit] External links

• German Archaeological Institute (in German)
• World66

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