Zabid
Zabid is a town and a governorate in Yemen, located in the Tihama region along the Red Sea coast. It is historically significant, having served as the capital of Yemen for several centuries, from the 13th to the 15th century. During this period, Zabid was a major center of Islamic learning and scholarship, attracting students and scholars from across the Muslim world. The Great Mosque of Zabid, built in the 8th century, is one of the oldest and most important mosques in Yemen and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city's architecture is characterized by its mud-brick buildings, many of which have survived for centuries, reflecting traditional Yemeni construction techniques.
The governorate of Zabid is primarily agricultural, with its economy relying on the cultivation of crops like