Shibam, la Manhattan de adobe. | Roccohistoria

The architecture The tall mud towers were built for protection. Shibam used to be surrounded by tribes and caravan routes, so height made it easier to stay safe. The city was designed vertically, with narrow corridors, high walls, and homes stacked on top of one another so families could live close and defend the city together. How it was built The buildings are made from nothing but mud, straw, and timber. Each year, families re-plaster their homes with mud to protect them from rain and erosion