بقايا سد مأرب القديم

Irrigation systems

Ancient Marib Dam

Wadi Dhana

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The Expanded Narrative

The Marib Dam was built near the old city to control seasonal floodwater and feed agriculture in the oasis, and it remained one of the most important reasons for economic stability in the Sabaean domain.

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Directly tied to Marib’s historic oasisAmong the finest witnesses of ancient water engineeringPart of the UNESCO components listed in 2023Sluice gates distributed water to both banks

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