and Himyarite kingdoms around Ma'rib.

Other important ancient dams in Yemen include the Dam of Jufaynah, the Dam of Kharid, the Dam of Adra?ah, the Dam of Miqran and the Dam of Yath?an. Historically, Yemen has been recognized for the magnificence of its ancient water engineering. From the Red Sea coast to the limits of the Empty Quarter Desert are numerous ruins of small and large dams made