SDRPY Funds Sayun Palace Restoration to Safeguard Yemen's Heritage
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has funded the restoration of Sayun Palace, a historic landmark in Hadhramaut.
Over 500 years old, this monumental mud-brick palace is one of the largest of its kind in the world, featuring seven floors and 45 rooms, SPA reported.
The restoration project was carried out by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Culture and Yemen's General Organization of Antiquities and Museums, with logistical and technical support from Yemen's Social Fund for Development.
It underscores Saudi Arabia's pioneering role in preserving the history and heritage of Arab and Islamic countries and its commitment to safeguarding Yemen's tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
SDRPY works to preserve heritage and restore historic buildings. It leads strategic initiatives that foster sustainable development, drive growth, and create positive economic impacts in Yemen.
In partnership with the Yemeni Ministry of Culture and the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), SDRPY supports the preservation of Yemeni heritage by digitizing documents and manuscripts at Al-Ahqaf Library in Tarim, Hadhramaut. It also focuses on building local capacity to protect these invaluable historical records.
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