The historic town of Zabid is renowned for its domestic architecture and its Islamic university attracting students from far. In the 13th to 15th centuries it was also the capital of Yemen.Zabid was established in 631 and further developed in the 8th century with fortifications, the Great Mosque and a network of canals.The current town has 86 mosques, with madrasas attached. In 2000, Zabid was listed on the List of World Heritage in Danger; the listing was made on the behest of th