🕌 Queen Arwa Mosque (Jibla)
Yemen
About This Sacred Site
The Queen Arwa Mosque in Jibla was built by Arwa al-Sulayhi, the remarkable queen who ruled Yemen for over 50 years in the 11th-12th centuries. One of the most powerful women in Islamic history, Queen Arwa made Jibla her capital and built this mosque as the center of her court and religious life. She is buried within the mosque. The structure features elegant Yemeni Islamic architecture and remains an important symbol of women's contributions to Islamic civilization and governance.
Key Facts
- •Built by Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi in the 11th century
- •Queen Arwa ruled Yemen for over 50 years
- •She is one of the most powerful women in Islamic history
- •The queen is buried within the mosque
- •Jibla served as the capital of Yemen under Queen Arwa
Location
Coordinates: 13.9653, 44.1486
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