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Architecture of the Traditional Saqqāyāt in Wādī Ḥaḍramūt, Yemen An Archaeological and Cultural Study

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Last updated: 13 Jan 2025

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This study aims to investigate the archaeological Saqqāyātorwater fountains" in Wādī Ḥaḍramūt, highlighting them as a significant form of charitable water infrastructure within Islamic architecture.These fountains are widespread across Wādī Ḥaḍramūt, a region renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage, and have become integral to the urban fabric of various Ḥaḍramī cities. The research aims to document these Saqqāyāt and analyze their architectural and engineering features from historical and archaeological perspectives, emphasizing their cultural importance. Additionally, it examines the social and religious factors that influenced their establishment. The significance of this study lies in its exploration of the unique architectural and cultural heritage of Wādī Ḥaḍramūt, with a particular focus on the earthen architecture that characterizes various Ḥaḍramī cities. The research employs a historical-analytical approach to examine these water fountains, aiming to understand their social and historical context. Furthermore, it compares the architectural design of al-Saqqāyāt with similar water infrastructure found in other Yemeni cities. The key research questions focus on the origins of al-Saqqāyāt in Ḥaḍramūt, their intended purposes, their evolution over time, and their impact on the urban and cultural landscape of Ḥaḍramī cities. Additionally, the study examines how these systems have contributed to water sustainability, as well as the functional role off al-Saqqāyāt and its influence on their location and design.

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10.21608/jarch.2025.403944

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Al-Saqqāyāt, Yemen, Ḥaḍramūt, Tarīm, Shibām Ḥaḍramūt, water fountains, Say’ûn

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Mohamed

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Ahmed Abdelrahman

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Faculty of Archaeology, Fayoum University

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18

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28

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52920

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2025-01-01

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2025-01-09

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2025-01-01

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299

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336

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1110-5801

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2682-4884

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مجلة کلية الآثار . جامعة القاهرة

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Architecture of the Traditional Saqqāyāt in Wādī Ḥaḍramūt, Yemen An Archaeological and Cultural Study

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