Manakhah, Mountain settlement in Sanaa Governorate, Yemen
The town of Manakhah lies at an elevation of 6,706 feet within the Yemeni highlands, surrounded by mountains and terraced agricultural fields.
Manakhah has maintained its position as a central community hub in the Sanaa Governorate since ancient times, with records showing continuous habitation through centuries.
The inhabitants of Manakhah preserve traditional Yemeni customs through their mud-brick architectural designs, local celebrations, and traditional music performances.
The settlement operates on UTC+3 time zone and recorded a population of 7,455 residents according to the 2004 census data.
Located at specific coordinates of 15.066667°N and 43.733333°E, Manakhah provides access to agricultural terraces that characterize the regional landscape.
Location: Sanaa Governorate
GPS coordinates: 15.06667,43.73333
Latest update: March 10, 2025 01:55
Yemen offers photographers subjects ranging from the ancient mud architecture of Sanaa to volcanic craters and the geological formations of Socotra. The Old City of Sanaa presents multi-story tower houses decorated with white gypsum patterns, while Shibam in Hadhramaut displays mud-brick high-rises dating from the 16th century. The fortress of Kawkaban sits atop a high plateau, the village of Hababah demonstrates traditional mountain architecture, and Shaharah Bridge connects two mountain peaks at an elevation exceeding 8,500 feet (2,600 meters). Socotra features Detwah Lagoon, dragon blood trees and limestone caves within its distinct ecosystem. The crater of Haradha Damt is an extinct volcano near Damt, the Marib Dam represents Sabaean engineering from antiquity, and the ruins of Arsh Balqis mark an ancient temple site. Wadi Dawan cuts through Hadhramaut with palm groves and mud villages, Jabal al-Nabi Shu'ayb reaches 12,028 feet (3,666 meters) as the highest peak on the Arabian Peninsula, and Zabid preserves its role as a historic center of Islamic scholarship. Sira Fortress in Aden occupies a volcanic rock above the harbor, Dar al-Hajar in Wadi Dhahr is an 18th-century palace built on a rock outcrop, and Al Saleh Mosque in Sanaa dates from 2008.
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