Al Mahwit, Mountain town in Al Mahwit Governorate, Yemen.
Al Mahwit rises at 2000 meters above sea level, surrounded by steep mountains and deep valleys in the western region of Yemen.
The town remained disconnected from major population centers until the 1970s, when infrastructure development brought water, electricity, and sanitation systems.
Agricultural traditions shape the local economy, with farmers cultivating coffee, tobacco, corn, sorghum, and qat throughout the mountainous terrain.
The climate features warm days and cool nights, with substantial rainfall occurring during spring and summer months, particularly in April and August.
Traditional mud-brick houses stand on rocky outcrops across the landscape, creating distinct settlements that integrate with the natural terrain.
Location: Al Mahwit Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 2,000 m
GPS coordinates: 15.46944,43.54528
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:54
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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Ghumdan Palace
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Dar al-Hajar
62.3 km
Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb
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Al Saleh Mosque
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Great Mosque of Sana'a
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Shaharah Bridge
81.7 km
قلعة الدوسرية
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Yemen Gate
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Jabal al-Tair Island
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Queen Arwa Mosque
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Sirwah
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National Museum of Yemen
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Jizan Dam
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Palace of Queen Arwa
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قلعة أبو عريش
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Al-Bakiriyya Mosque
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Shibam-Kawkaban
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Al-Hadi Mosque
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Al-Mahdi Mosque
72.4 km
Yemen Military Museum
71.9 km
Kaminahu
148.9 km
Talha Mosque
72.8 km
Salah al-Din Mosque
72.8 km
Al Hudayda Castle
99.7 km
Ancient Dam of Ma’rib
184.8 km
Almaqah Temple
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Bab Al-Yaman market
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