Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib معالم مملكة سبأ
Yemen UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib, is a group of structures and buildings located in Yemen. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 12 sights in the country listed on this site. It is also one of the 9 most looked-up sights in Yemen on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 38 °C. The coolest months are January and December, when daily highs are around 26 °C and lows are about 12 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with the highest monthly average being 15 mm in March.
To reach the site, you can fly to Sanaa International Airport, which is 120 km away. The site is also 122 km from the capital, Sanaa. While visiting, you can also see the Bar'an Temple, located 2.8 km away, or the Temple of Awwam, which is 3.3 km from the landmarks.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
