Sanaa - Wikipedia
WEBSanaa (Arabic: صَنْعَاء , Ṣanʿāʾ [sˤɑnʕaːʔ], Yemeni Arabic: [ˈsˤɑnʕɑ]; Old South Arabian: 𐩮𐩬𐩲𐩥 Ṣnʿw), also spelled Sana'a and Sana, is the capital and largest city of Yemen and the capital of the Sanaa Governorate.
Sanaa | History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Sanaa, city, capital of Yemen. It is situated at the western foot of Mount Nuqum, at an elevation of more than 7,200 feet (2,200 metres) above sea level, in the western part of the country. Sanaa has for many centuries been the chief economic, political, and religious centre of the Yemen Highlands. The …
Sana'a – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBSana'a is the capital of Yemen, located in the Yemeni Mountains and generally the first destination for travellers to that country. See the Stay safe section of this article and the Yemen country page for important safety advice.
Yemen's ancient, soaring skyscraper cities - BBC
WEBThe Yemeni skyscraper style of architecture is so unique that the cities of Zabid, Shibam and the Old City of Sana'a have been recognised as Unesco World Heritage sites, with the tradition dating...
‘Losing Old Sanaa’: Historic city reels from Yemen war
WEBAug 20, 2023 · Doaa al-Waseai remembers being a tour guide in the Old City of Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, spending days walking around and showing people hidden hammams and markets teeming with silver and spices.
Sanaa's Old City: A world heritage site threatened by war and …
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · The Yemeni capital's red brick towers have dazzled visitors for centuries and were once home to communities of Muslims, Jews, and Christians. The Old City contains bustling markets, mosques,...
Sanaa summary | Britannica
WEBSanaa , Arabic Ṣanaʿāʾ, City (pop., 2004: 1,747,627), capital of Yemen. Located in the western part of the country, it was built on the site of an ancient pre-Islamic stronghold that has been traditionally dated to the 1st or 2nd century …
Explore the Unique Landscapes & Traditions of Yemen
WEBA catchment area for large numbers of people, Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Sanaa is renowned the world over for its historic center and unique culture. The old town consists of 6,000 multi-storey buildings, in the typical, and traditional architectural style.
Lick of paint for Yemen's historic Sanaa as truce holds
WEBSANAA, June 23 (Reuters) - Yemeni architect Zaid al-Kuhlani watched his workers dab white paint around stained glass windows from scaffolds, part of a large-scale restoration effort of...
'Where do you go?': Sanaa residents brace for more strikes as Yemen …
WEBSANAA, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Ghazi al-Qadasi closes his apparel store early these days to rush home as residents of the Yemeni capital brace for further air strikes by a Saudi-led coalition after at...