Yemen
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Visit Sanaá
Sana'a's Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its unique mud-brick architecture.
Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, is a city rich in history and culture, offering a unique glimpse into ancient Arabian life. Visitors can explore the Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its stunning multi-story tower houses adorned with intricate geometric patterns and stained glass windows. The Great Mosque of Sana'a, one of the oldest mosques in the world, is a must-see for its architectural beauty and historical significance. For a taste of local life, the bustling Souk Al-Milh offers a variety of traditional goods and spices. Additionally, the nearby Dar al-Hajar, or Rock Palace, provides a striking example of traditional Yemeni architecture set against a dramatic mountainous backdrop.
Socotra Island
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Socotra is the largest member of an archipelago and a four-island ellipsis that trails off the Horn of Africa into the Gulf of Aden. A mix of ancient granite massifs, limestone cliffs and red sandstone plateaus. The island is situated 250 miles off the coast of Yemen."
Source: wayfaring.info
Al Hajjara
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Al Hajjara, sometimes spelt as Al Hajara, is a historical cliff city in the Yemen’s Haraz Mountains situated west of the city of Manakhah. It is one of the most impressive and easily accessible mountain villages in Yemen. The village was literally built into the mountain with quarried stone from the mountainside nearby. Its fortified houses are made with massive blocks of unmortared stone, cluster to form an uninterrupted rampart."
Source: touropia.com
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Visit Detwah Lagoon
Detwah Lagoon is located on Socotra Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its biodiversity.
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Visit Sanaá
Sana'a's Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its unique mud-brick architecture.
