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Sana'a Area:-
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Ma'rib:-
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Dusty, diminutive and decaying, Ma'rib is modest
almost to a fault. It's hard to believe it was ever the
site of a great civilization. But take a tour of the
attractions around the town and you'll soon regret
judging by appearances. Note that because of tribal
tension currently in the area, tourists are given a
compulsory police escort while traveling to, around and
in the town of Ma'rib. After sunset, a curfew comes into
force: you're obliged to remain in your hotel until
sunrise.
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History:-
Ma'rib lying 214km due east of Sana'a, is Yemen's most
ancient City. The former capital of the powerful Sabaean
empire, it makes up part of the largest archaeological
site in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula and
has been called the region's cradle of civilization'.
Caravans would stop here after crossing the Wadi
Hadramout from the port of Qana on the Arabian Sea, and
the city soon came to control the ancient incense
routes. Inscriptions indicate that the city dates from
at least the 8th century BC, thought it may
have been founded even earlier.
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Amran:-
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Situate
on an old trading route 52km northwest of Sana'a, Amran
in the of an ancient settlement. Today it's better known
for the quality of its leatherworks, as well as the
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Hajja's
hardly a beauty spot – it's modern busy and bustling,
but it's worth a visit just for the journey there, which
takes you over, around and along crest after of majestic
mountains. |
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Shaharah:-
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This
mountain village, 160km north of Sana'a, is famous for
two things: its bridge and it inaccessibility – and half
the fun is getting there! The climb up the mountain
(which lies at 2600m) also affords some of the most
stunning vistas in Yemen. Shaharah has a certain
rarefied air. Less known
is the fact that Shaharah is famous also for its long
tradition of scholars (dating back to the time of the
Zaydi dynasty in the 9th century) |
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It also
served as a tremendous stronghold of resistance against
the Ottomans during both occupations. The Ottomans never
quite succeeded in taking the town, and so many soldiers
died attempting to that for a while Shaharah was dubbed
'Tomb of the Turks'. After centuries of isolation,
villagers are still a little wary of strangers, so
travelers should show sensitivity. |
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Sa'da:-
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Various
ancient Himyarite inscriptions mention Sa'da, which as
also one of the oldest Islamic cities on the Peninsula.
The town (and its region) is also known for its
particular style of adobe architecture. The town's
impressive fortifications include a remarkable 16th
century adobe wall, which is amazingly well preserved
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