About this property
Aden ( ; Arabic: عَدَنْ , romanised:  ʿAdan ; IPA: [ʕa.dan] ) is an ancient port city in the southern part of the Arabian peninsula, on the north coast of the Gulf of Aden, positioned near the eastern approach to the Red Sea, and has been the de facto capital of Yemen since 2014. It is approximately 170 km (110 mi) east of the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. With its strategic location on the coastline, Aden serves as a gateway between the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, making it a crucial maritime hub connecting Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. In 2026 Aden had a population estimated at 1,194,160, making it one of the largest cities in Yemen. It is the capital and principal part of Aden Governorate, encompassing eight districts.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 88002698. It was listed on December 14, 1988.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Aden Site (22Is509;22M3) listed on the National Register?
Aden Site (22Is509;22M3) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 14, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Aden Site (22Is509;22M3)?
Aden Site (22Is509;22M3) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Aden Site (22Is509;22M3)?
The period of significance for Aden Site (22Is509;22M3) is recorded as the listed era.
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