Palace of Queen Arwa

Jibla, Yemen

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Located in the town of Jibla in Yemen, the Palace of Queen Arwa served as the residence of the 11th-century Yemeni ruler Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi. Built in the Islamic architectural style, the palace once contained an extensive 365 rooms, making it an ambitious royal complex of its era. Today the structure remains in ruins, though preservation efforts are underway to restore this significant historical monument to its former grandeur.