Yemen - One of the oldest centres of civilization in the world
Top Places - Yemen
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Jiblah (click for more information) JiblahA beautiful little town that was the capital of the Sulayhides dynasty. Queen Arwa was buried in the beautiful mosque that she built. Many historic ruins are located in this little town. |
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Aden (click for more information) AdenThe capital of Southern Yemen before it re-united with Yemen. It has been declared a World Heritage Site and was described by Marco Polo as a hub of commerce. Goods arriving from the East were transported into smaller boats and sent up the Red Sea from here. Legend has it that Cain and Able (from the Bible) were the founders of Aden. |
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Al-Dorihemi Region (click for more information) Al-Dorihemi RegionBest visit in the first week of June as celebrations over reaping of dates, horse races, folk music and dances liven up the regiong. It is a favorite holiday destination for many. |
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Al-Ganad Mosque (click for more information) Al-Ganad MosqueBuilt in the 630 AD, this is one of the oldest mosques in the world, just 20 km away from the city of Taiz. |
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Al-Khokha (click for more information) Al-KhokhaA fishermen’s village located on the Red Sea. Palm tree forests and beautiful beaches cover this area. |
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Barakish (click for more information) BarakishNot far from Sana’a, the wall of the old city reached up to 8 meter in height in some places. It has 57 towers and two gates, located in the east and west. It is situated in a desert-like area and is considered to be the best preserved among the walled ancient cities. |
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Kawkaban (click for more information) KawkabanA small village in the Yemeni Mountains. It is built along the cliffs and the view is simply spectacular. |
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Marib (click for more information) MaribThe most famous old city in Yemen is also the home of the oldest artificial dam. This was the capital of the Sheba Kingdom. There are many ancient remains to be seen here. |
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Rada (click for more information) RadaOne of the most ornate and beautiful structures in Yemen. In 1980 the Dutch and Yemeni government agreed to begin and share the costs of restoring the building. This medieval building is very rich in history. |
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Wadi Dhahr (click for more information) Wadi DhahrAn outlook point that local families frequent, it is located not far from the capital Sana’a. There are small villages and clay-walled orchards in this area. Most beautiful is the renowned five story rock palace, Da al-Hajar. Weddings are often held here on weekends. On the Fridays of the weddings, male guests preform traditional dances here. |
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