Sanaa, Capital city in Yemen highlands
The city stretches across a plateau at 2,200 meters elevation, surrounded by mountains and containing numerous stone tower houses with geometric patterns.
The first inscription from 70 AD marks Sanaa as a Sabaean settlement, later becoming a central point on trade routes connecting Aden with other regions.
The Great Mosque, built during Prophet Mohammed's lifetime, stands among 106 religious buildings and 12 hammams in the UNESCO World Heritage Old City district.
The Salt Market in Old City offers various goods including spices, textiles, and antiques, while modern districts contain contemporary banks and commercial centers.
Traditional multi-story residences feature dark basalt stone construction with stained glass windows and intricate decorative elements spanning several centuries of architectural development.
Location: Yemen
Founders: Shem
Elevation above the sea: 2,253 m
Website: http://www.sanaacity.com/
Shares border with: Sanaa Governorate
Website: http://sanaacity.com
GPS coordinates: 15.35000,44.20000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:10
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