Jabal Haraz

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