A Yemeni tourist source said that about 5660 tourists from different Arab and foreign nationalities had visited the historical city of Shibam Kawkaban in al-Mahweet governorate last March, SABA reported. The tourists groups, including from Italy, America, France, Germany, Austria and Arab nationalities, visited the famous historical buildings in the city. As one of the most beautiful tourist places in Yemen, Shibam Kawkaban received more than 5144 Yemeni visitors from all governorates of the country. Its popular market and famous mountain caves are among its tourist landmarks. The most visible Islamic remains is the Shibam Mosque which is now 1020 years old.
