The palace is known for its white color and its arches

The largest mud buildings in Yemen and the world are in danger of collapse

The Seiyun Palace in Yemen, one of the largest mud buildings in the world, is in danger of collapsing due to heavy rains and years of neglect, becoming another of Yemen's threatened landmarks.

The palace is in the middle of the city of Seiyun and is known for its white color with its arches and decorations. It formed the seat of the rule of the Sultan of the great state, and the image of Seiyun Palace was printed on a paper of 1,000 Yemeni riyals due to its historical importance.

Local authorities are facing difficulties in raising funds for the maintenance of important sites such as the palace that houses a museum in Seiyun, the second largest city in the central Hadramawt governorate.

The palace was transformed in 1920 into the seat of the many sultanate that ruled the Hadramawt Valley before being revoked in 1967.

Abdullah Barmadeh, an engineer who specializes in restoring historical and archaeological buildings, warns that "the building is in danger if it does not respond quickly to the restoration, especially since it is in danger of collapsing."

"There is some damage in the foundation, in the roof, in the walls and some roofs, and it needs constant maintenance because it (..) is built of mud," he asserts.

The rains, since mid-July, have also destroyed many buildings and facilities, and damaged sites on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (UNESCO).

The rain destroyed buildings on the World Heritage List.

Photo of Seiyun Palace printed on the Yemeni Rial Thousand Paper.

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