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Western Yemen
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AL-Hudayda:-
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Capital
of the region, Al-Hudayda has also been called the
'bride of the Red Sea' that may be a bit of an
exaggeration, but it's a pleasant enough place to
overnight on your way elsewhere or to relax for an
afternoon. The town does boast one unmissable
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History:-
Settled originally by immigrant
fishermen. Al-Hudayda later became known for two things:
the export of peals. Later, with the development of its
port facilities (from the mid-20th century),
it enjoyed a kind of boom. Today the town is the forth
largest in Yemen.
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Al-Faqih:-
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Although
second only to Al-Hudayda in regional importance, the
only reason for the traveler to visit this dusty, road
site town is foe its famous market, one of the best
known in Yemen, which takes place 1.5km west of the main
road. The town is also known for its weaving industry,
and production of good-quality, hand woven head cloths,
tablecloths, mats, rugs and, particularly, futas
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Zabid:-
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Lying 99km south Al-Hudayda,
Zabid is positioned between mountains and coast and is
reputedly one of the hottest places on earth. The city
was founded in AD 819 on the personal orders of the
Abbasid Caliph Al-Mahmoom and soon became known – both
inside and outside of Yemen – as a centre of Islamic and
scientific learning. It is even said the algebra was
invented by a scholar from Zabid. Over the centuries,
local dynasties have also made it their capital. The old
town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993,
and in 2000 was registered on the organizations 'Danger
List', requiring urgent funds for restoration. |
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AL-Khawkha:-
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Formerly a vital port for
the export of coffee, Al-Khawkha today is the largest
fishing village along the southern coast of the Red Sea.
The town's of little interest to travelers, but in the
vicinity of Al-Khawkha, there are several, small,
seaside complexes that make a pleasant break from all
the culture vulturine. Avoid the beaches in the town
itself: they're none too clean. |
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