The 'Manhattan of the Desert': Shibam, Yemen's Ancient Skyscraper City

Despite its steadfastness for 600 years in the face of changes and natural conditions, it suffered a lot of neglect. Warnings have been issued repeatedly that the wall surrounding the city is eroding from all sides, and that it may collapse at any moment, and reports warned of the neglect experienced by the city, calling for speedy intervention to save it as one of the ancient historical cities.