The town of Shibam in the Middle-East is known for its tower brick homes all of which have a minimum height. What country is it located in?
Shibam and other cities of western Yemen to the far eastern territories. Nearest towns are Seiyun, seat of an airport, and Tarim, both in the east. Another road, departing from the village of Alajlanya, in the west, links Shibam to Mukalla, governorate's capital, located by the Indian Ocean. Shibam has a hot desert climate (Köppen: "BWh"). At an average temperature of 28.0 °C, June is the hottest month of the year. January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging . Shibam, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its distinct architecture. The houses of Shibam are all
Shibam made out of mud brick, and about 500 of them are tower blocks, which rise 5 to 11 stories high, with each floor having one or two rooms. This architectural style was used in order to protect residents from Bedouin attacks. While Shibam has been in existence for an estimated 1,700 years, most of the city's houses originate from the 16th century. Many, though, have been rebuilt numerous times in the last few centuries. Shibam is often called "the oldest skyscraper city in the world". It is one of the oldest and best examples of urban planning based on the