Jabal Bura

Jabal Bura mountain rises over 2000 meters from the coastal plains near the Red Sea, featuring dense tropical vegetation on its western side and cultivated terraces on its eastern face.

The mountain region served as a vital caravan route during the Himyarite Kingdom and later became central to the Sulaihid State established in the 11th century.

Local communities maintain traditional agricultural practices through an extensive network of terraced fields, using advanced irrigation systems developed over generations.

The eastern side of the mountain has a road under expansion, while the western face remains less accessible due to thick subtropical forest coverage.

Five distinct ecological zones exist along the mountain's elevation, supporting 30 tree species, 40 shrub varieties, and over 80 bird species, both endemic and migratory.

Location: Al Hudaydah Governorate

GPS coordinates: 14.91700,43.41700

Latest update: April 3, 2025 06:43