Kamaran, Red Sea island in Kamaran District, Yemen
The coral reef-enclosed territory spans 108 square kilometers, making it the largest Yemeni island in the Red Sea, measuring 18 kilometers long and 7 kilometers wide.
British forces gained control of the island in 1915 during World War I, after which they administered it from Aden until Yemen's independence in 1967.
The name Kamaran originates from Arabic meaning 'two moons', referring to the double reflection of moonlight visible from the island's shores.
Three fishing villages on the western coast maintain pearl fishing operations while also supporting the export of dried fish and charcoal products.
The island operated as a major quarantine station for pilgrims traveling to Mecca until 1952, particularly serving travelers from East Africa and South Asia.
Location: Kamaran District
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
GPS coordinates: 15.35000,42.59000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:52
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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