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Yemen’s ancient city of Shibam home to world’s oldest apartments

Designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, the ancient city of Shibam holds the distinction of being home to the world's oldest apartments.

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Dating back to the 16th century, Shibam is often referred to as the "Manhattan of the desert" due to its clay skyscrapers and is believed to house the oldest skyscraper globally.