Ibb
Ibb is a city in Yemen, the capital of Ibb Governorate, located about 117 km (73 mi) northeast of Mokha and 194 km (121 mi) south of Sanaa.
A market town and administrative centre developed during the Ottoman Empire, it is one of the most important medium-sized cities in the country. It is situated on a mountain ridge, surrounded by fertile land. As of 2023, it has an estimated population of 771,500 residents.
Worth seeing
The city's towering stone houses, with geometrical friezes and circular stained glass windows, are known as qamiriya. The main mosque was built during the Ottoman period, and there are other mosques and also a fortress in the vicinity, closed to visitors. An ancient overhead aqueduct remains.
Things to do
The main football team is Al Sha'ab Ibb.
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