TUCKED away in the middle of Yemen lies an ancient desert city with a unique style of architecture that dates back to the 16th century. Dubbed the “Manhattan of the Dessert”, the sprawling towers in this city are rather made up of a unique material – mud bricks. GettyShibam is an ancient city with a rich history and deep culture.[/caption] GettyOne of the residential buildings in the city[/caption] Almost all the buildings of Shibam are built with mud bricks using a technique that is said to have been invented centuries ago. This architectural style was used to protect residents from Bedouin attacks. A mixture of soil, hay, and water was turned into bricks
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