Zabid
Zabid has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, recognised for its historic architecture, local and military engineering, and urban layout — though it was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2000. One of Yemen's oldest towns, it served as the country's capital from the 13th to the 15th century and held influence across the Arab and Islamic world through its Islamic university. The town sits on Yemen's western coastal plain, near the Red Sea coast.
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- Population52,590
- Nearest water from center 2.9 km1.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 20 km13 mi
Nearest airports
Zabid: quick answers
Where is Zabid?
Zabid is in Yemen.
How do you get to Zabid?
The nearest airport is Taiz (TAI), about 7 hr 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zabid?
The warmest month is July, averaging 33°C91°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 25°C77°F. The wettest month is August, with about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zabid?
OpenStreetMap lists 17 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.