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Ibb
Also known as Abb
Ibb () is a city in Yemen, the capital of Ibb Governorate, located about northeast of Mokha and south of Sanaa. A market town and administrative centre developed during the Ottoman Empire, it is one of the most important medium-sized cities in the country. It is situated on a mountain ridge, surrounded by fertile land. As of 2023, it has an estimated population of 771,500 residents. Other names for Ibb, is "The Land of Green"
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Place details
- Locality
- إب
- Region
- محافظة إب
- Country
- اليمن
- Population
- 771,514
- Timezone
Travel guide
Understand
thumb| Ibb has been occupied since ancient times, and due to its strategic importance, the Ottomans used it as an administrative center.
See
The city's towering stone houses, with geometrical friezes and circular stained glass windows, are known as qamiriya. The main mosque was built during the Ottoman period, and there are other mosques and also a fortress in the vicinity, closed to visitors. An ancient overhead aqueduct remains.
Do
The main football team is Al Sha'ab Ibb.
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Ibb () is a city in Yemen, the capital of Ibb Governorate, located about northeast of Mokha and south of Sanaa. A market town and administrative centre developed during the Ottoman Empire, it is one of the most important medium-sized cities in the country. It is situated on a mountain ridge, surrounded by fertile land. As of 2023, it has an estimated population of 771,500 residents. Other names for Ibb, is "The Land of Green"
== History == thumb|left|Local men
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