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Al Kathiri Palace

Renovated in the 20th century and functions today as a museum, it is located adjacent to the historic center of Say’un and overlooks the city markets

Say’un – Hadhramaut, Yemen

Coordinates: 15.946042, 48.784580

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Originally it was a fort, and then after many modifications, it became the official residence for Sultan Al Kathiri. The palace dates back in its present state to the late 20s of this century. It consists of 16 buildings, is 34m high and has 90 rooms. Part of it is now used as an archeological museum of traditions and customs and a public Library.

The Palace of the Sultan at Say’un is a grand, multi-storied mud-brick structure elevated on a wide rectangular platform terrace. It is located adjacent to the historic center of Say’un and overlooks the city markets (suqs). This palace was constructed by the nineteenth century for the former Kathiri Sultan of Say’un. He remained in power until the fall of royal sovereignty in 1967.

The palace was renovated in the twentieth century and functions today as a museum.

Sources

https://archnet.org/sites/4919

Image Sources

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By Aiman Alhaddad – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17158076

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By Dan from Brussels, Europe – Sultan Al Kathiri Palace, Seiyun, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83636067

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By Dan from Brussels, Europe – Sultan Al Kathiri Palace, Seiyun, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83635977

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By Dan from Brussels, Europe – Sultan Al Kathiri Palace, Seiyun, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83636141

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By Dan from Brussels, Europe – Sultan Al Kathiri Palace, Seiyun, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83636018

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By Dan from Brussels, Europe – Sultan Al Kathiri Palace, Seiyun, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83636116

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By Dan from Brussels, Europe – Sultan Al Kathiri Palace, Seiyun, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83635976

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By Dan from Brussels, Europe – Sultan Al Kathiri Palace, Seiyun, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83636024

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