Jibblah

the ancient town of Jibblah (sometimes also written as Jibla), between Ibb (190km to the south of Sana'a) and Taez.

in the 11th century, Jibblah was the seat of Queen Arwa, the only queen in the history of Islam. Queen Arwa moved from Sana'a to Jibblah where she initiated big works in art (mosque) and engineering (road construction, aquaduct). today the ruins of her old palace can still be visited. she passed away in 1138 at the age of 90 years, following 50 years of reign.














































the famous Mosque of Jibblah from the 16th century.
























































entrance door to the Mosque.




















landscape between Jibblah and Taiz.