Top 10 Most Famous Monuments in Yemen

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Yemen is a unique place to visit and a breathtaking sight to view. A visit to the monuments in Yemen departs from the humdrum sightseeing tours to bring you an ... read more...

  1. Jabal Haraz is the very first name on the list of the most famous monuments in Yemen. With its terraced farms and ancient settlements built like forts on the edge of high cliffs, this area, named for the Haraz Mountains in which it is located, is a terrific place to visit.


    These raised dwellings were designed to seem like castles and blend in with the surrounding farmland. Fortunately, they have avoided the recent wars that have engulfed Yemen. El Hegara, one of the region's most attractive medieval towns, clings to the brink of a mountainside and is a popular hiking base. Special permits are required to visit this historic site in Yemen due to the current situation.


    Address: Jabal Haraz, Yemen

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    Photo: National Geographic YEMEN
    Photo: National Geographic YEMEN
    Photo: National Geographic YEMEN

  2. The next among the most famous monuments in Yemen is the Ancient Tombs. The idea that the southwestern region of Asia and the northeastern part of Africa are thought to be the oldest parts of the earth is fascinating. Different old graves dating back to the Paleolithic period can be found in Yemen. Around 40,000 years ago, ancient civilizations and cultures inhabited these territories.


    Hundreds of ancient cemeteries have been uncovered in western Yemen, in the Al Mahwit district of Sana'a. Basically, these graves are some of Yemen's oldest historical monuments to visit, and they're all in close proximity to Sana'a.


    Address: The Ancient Tombs, Sanaa, Yemen

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  3. If you enjoy architectural marvels, make a trip to Shaharah in northeastern Yemen to view this ancient marvel. Shaharah is a small community located in a mountainous area.


    This remarkable structure in Yemen was built over a deep valley in the 17th century. It was a limestone structure that still evokes anxiety in people who encounter it. A local lord constructed it to link two towns on either side of Jabal al Emir and Jabal al Faish. The 20-meter-long Bridge of Sighs is suspended 200 meters above a canyon. In addition to providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, the bridge is an engineering marvel that took approximately three years to finish.


    Address: Shaharah Bridge, Amran, Yemen

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  4. The well-preserved medieval town of Thula in the Saana region is one of Yemen's most stunning sites. An unbroken wall surrounds the city at the foot of the spectacular pink sandstone cliff. The city's 2000-meter-long wall has 26 towers and 9 gates. Narrow alleyways wind their way through historic, 3-5-story ocher-sandstone buildings constructed close together.


    This city's special identity is derived from approximately 600 residences built in the same remarkable décor and style. Thula Village is one of the most famous monuments in Yemen,


    Address: Thula Village, Yemen

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  5. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yemen. This historical site in Yemen is known around the world for its alien-like beauty and features. It boasts a beautiful, rough landscape with lots of rocks, a blue-green sea, and sandy beaches with big sand dunes on some of them.


    However, the Dragon Blood Trees, sometimes known as Bottle Trees, deserve special notes. The upper half of these magnificent trees is thinner than the lower part, and the stems are thick. When a tree reaches full maturity and has leaves and branches, it clearly reflects the outside environment. Visitors come from all over the world to view this natural wonder on this Yemeni island.


    Address: Bottle Trees, Socotra Island, Yemen

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    Photo: Socotra Info
  6. Another place on the list of the most famous monuments in Yemen is no other than Seiyun Palace.


    The huge Sultan's Palace, located in Seiyun's historic Hadhramaut region, is the area's most distinctive monument. Sultan Kathiri held the palace until 1967, which was built in the 1920s on a major historical site in Yemen. It is now a museum that houses archeological and ethnographic artifacts.


    Address: Saywun, Yemen

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    Photo: Wikipedia
  7. Marib is one of Yemen's historic monuments, and historians believe it is the ancient Sheba recorded in the Bible. There are numerous ancient ruins in this area that date back several years before Jesus Christ's birth. The throne of Balquis, the moon god of Arab mythology, is the most famous ruin. The throne, which dates from the 8th century BC, is today represented by five vertical, massive columns.


    Aside from this, there was an ancient dam that was built about the same time as the throne of Balquis and the Marib temple. Sanaa is 120 kilometers away from Marib.


    Address: The Ruins Of Marib, Marib, Yemen

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  8. The Al-Saleh Mosque, located in Yemen's capital of Sana'a, is also one of the most famous monuments in Yemen. Yemen's totally immersed cultural and historical setting is particularly appealing to travelers. The mosque is easily accessible and visible from a distance.


    As you approach the majestic front of the AL-Saleh Mosque, you will notice its stunning Yemeni architectural style, which comprises four 160-meter-high minarets and two minor minarets, as well as four massive domes. The entire structure is adorned with luxuriant timber embellishments and carvings, and the adjacent green gardens are picturesque.


    Address: Al-Saleh Mosque, Sanaa, Yemen

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  9. Between the 13th and 15th centuries AD, Zabid was Yemen's ancient capital. The city is famed for its large mosque, which was erected in the 7th century AD by an Islamic prophet. As a result, UNESCO designated Zabid as a Yemen World Heritage Site.


    However, the city's conservation status is low. That is why Zabid has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yemen. Tourists can still visit the site due to its heritage.


    Address: The Heritage City Of Zabid, Yemen

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    Photo: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
  10. It's 1400 meters from Mahram Balquis' northern tip. The Almaqah, the Holdista, is honored at this Sabai temple. This ancient structure in Yemen is known locally as "al-Amaid" or the throne of Bilpuis and is located close to the temple of Awam in gravity.


    This church was discovered by a German archeological mission, and it was discovered to feature a square, open courtyard with a holy well in the center and a reservoir with water from the mouth of the statue of St. Bull.


    Address: Baran Temple, Marib City, Yemen

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