#Sabaean Kingdom

Remains of the Sabaean Kingdom in Yemen included in the UNESCO List

Yemen's Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Muammar al-Iryani congratulated the people of Yemen on the inclusion of the ruins of the Kingdom of Saba on the List of World Heritage in Danger by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Speaking to Yemen's official agency SABA, Iryani stated that this achievement is the result of the 3-year efforts of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Marib Governorate, local government officials and the permanent delegation of Yemen to UNESCO. Iryani stated that the World Heritage Committee meeting in Paris yesterday decided to include the remains of the Sabaean Kingdom in Marib on the List of World Heritage in Danger. Evaluating the decision taken as a success, Iryani congratulated the working team of the file and the people of Yemen. Stating that the ruins of the historical Sabaean Kingdom are the fifth historical site in Yemen to be included in the World Heritage List so far, Iryani noted that they will continue to work to increase this number in the future. Source: AA