Yemen is a land where the legendary and mysterious Queen of Sheba ruled many centuries ago. A large territory of the state is occupied by endless desert without a hint of vegetation and mountain ranges, where it does not rain for years. Most of the Yemeni resorts are places associated with ancient history. The city of Marib was the capital of the Sabaean kingdom that existed during the time of King Solomon, the capital of the country, the city of Sanaa, according to legend, was founded by the beloved son of Noah, the builder of the Ark.
Resorts located on the slopes of the Kharaz mountain range are also attractive for tourists in Yemen. Here you can enjoy the views of the harsh and laconic nature of the south of the Arabian Peninsula. The unique island of Socotra is considered the pearl of the country, where, thanks to an isolated ecosystem, bizarre forms of flora and fauna have been preserved. It is better to plan a trip to Yemen with a reliable tour operator, since after the 2011 revolution, the unrest in the state has not yet subsided.
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What to see in Yemen?
The most interesting and beautiful places, photos and a short description.
Sana'a City
The capital of Yemen, according to some travelers, is the most beautiful city in the Arab world. The centuries-old buildings of the Middle Ages are here side by side with the palaces of the nobility and imams of the 19th century. and luxurious mosques. The walls of the houses are decorated with white ornamental painting, which makes the city blocks appear to be dressed in flying lace.
Shibam city
It is called the "Manhattan of the Desert" thanks to the high-rise buildings built in the 16th century. In Shibam there are 506 identical eleven-storey buildings made of raw bricks, straw and clay. The structures are located a few meters from each other and are connected by balconies; the walls of the first floors are more than one meter thick.
Yemen National Museum
It was formerly the palace of Sultan Lahej in Aden. It is the main city's architectural landmark. It is an imposing and large-scale building in the style of Yemeni architecture, impressive in its size. The exposition of the museum presents ancient precious coins, documents, household items, old jewelry.
Al-Saleh Mosque
The mosque was built at the expense of the President of Yemen and named after him. It is a magnificent building, richly decorated inside and out, which can simultaneously accommodate 45 thousand parishioners. In the evenings, a spectacular illumination in yellow-blue tones turns on on the territory, which distinguishes the mosque from the surrounding landscape.
Dar al-Hajar palace
An unusual historical monument, a palace on a rock. The date of the appearance of the structure is not known exactly, but there is an assumption that it was built even before the rise of Islam. In the middle of the XX century. the palace served as the residence of the ruling imam Yahya bin Mohammed Hamid ad-Din, now there is a museum.
Desert Rub al-Khali
One of the hottest and largest deserts in the world - almost 1000 km. in length and 500 in width. During the day, the red-orange sands heat up to 70 degrees. This desert is rugged and almost lifeless, but in ancient times there were several prosperous cities on its territory.
Kamaran Island
An island in the Red Sea, one of the country's tourist centers. A picturesque and fairly safe place, a real paradise for divers. The population is just over 2,000 people, almost all residents are employed in the tourism sector. On Kamaran you can see wild forests, impressive coral reefs and unusual marine life.
Jambia market
A specialized market in Sana'a city where ceremonial knives are made and sold. The ornate curly knife is a symbol of Yemen, and many rituals, ceremonies and dances are accompanied by the demonstration of the blades. All Yemenis are not indifferent to melee weapons, many keep collections at home. In the Jambiya market, you can buy a real collectible knife.
Bridge in Shikhar
A 17th century bridge over a 300-meter gorge. It connects two parts of the almost inaccessible high-mountainous village of Shikhara. It is depicted on Yemeni 10 riyals coins. The structure is an attractive sight for tourists, since many do not understand what kind of power is still holding it over the gorge.
Socotra Island
Translated from Sanskrit, it means "the island of happiness." A unique piece of land with a bizarre nature, a real find for scientists and eco-tourists. Socotra is home to unusual trees called "dragon blood", which look like giant mushrooms with a base of intertwined thick branches and a green cap. It is they who create the unusual appearance of Socotra.
