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Official Name: "Sana'a" The Political Capital of Yemen.

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Geography:

Sana'a located in the northern western part of Yemen between Jabal Nuqum and Jabal Aiban. It is situated at 2200 meters above sea level, its topography varies from basins, beds, and wadis with fertile lands and mountainous regions, famous for their grain, fruits, vegetables, and Yemeni coffee,

Climate

  

Average temperature in Summer (32-22 Degrees C), Winter (25-10 Degrees C).Cultural highlight: The name itself, Sana’a has a great history. It was previously known as the city of Shem, named after Shem the son of Noah, who was the first to order to build the city. It has also carried the name Azal after one of the sons of Yaqtin ibn Aa’z as mentioned in the Old Testament.

What can I do in Sana'a?

  

There are many interesting things that you can enjoy doing in Sana'a especially for those who are carious in getting to know a glamorous city that has been able and still contains ancient as well modern life style.


Old City of Sana’a:

  

The Old City of Sana’a is located within the capital. This area dates back to the ancient Sabean dynasty, documented as far back as the 1st Century A.D. Reference to the historical Palace of Ghamdan, which is associated with the Salheen Palace in Marib, suggests that Sana’a was the Capital of the Himyarite dynasty dating as far back as the 6th Century A.D., during King Yousef Athar Dhu Nawas (the last of the Himyarite kings). Sana’a is also recognized as the capital of the Abyssinian and Persian rulers.Important features of the city of Sana’a include more than 50 mosques, one of which is the Great Mosque that was ordered to be built by the Prophet Mohammad during the eighth year of Hijjra. The markets, bathhouses, and caravanserais are also complementary to the city along with many beautifl tower houses. .

Dar Al-Hajar (Rock Palace).. Located in northwest of Sana'a in the middle of Wadi Dhahr, 25 km away from the city center. The first mention of Wadi Dhahr was in the seventh century B.C. as it was inhabited by prehistoric people.

Dar al-Hajar:

  
Is the most popular symbol of Yemen seen on posters and in magazines.
The fame of the valley goes back many ages ago, as indicated by drawings found on the valley rocks, which led archeologists to conclude that the valley was inhabited before recorded history. The rock palace was built by al-Imam Mansour, dating back to 1786. Bayt Baws. It was once an old Jewish community situated on a huge protruding rock. Its ridges were carved by the people in the past for fortification. The only way in and plausible way out is a wide wooded Gate that gives access to this deserted village.