Sanaa - Wikipedia
WEBSanaa (Arabic: صَنْعَاء , Ṣanʿāʾ [sˤɑnʕaːʔ], Yemeni Arabic: [ˈsˤɑnʕɑ]; Old South Arabian: 𐩮𐩬𐩲𐩥 Ṣnʿw), also spelled Sana'a and Sana, is the capital and largest city of Yemen and the capital of the Sanaa Governorate.
Sanaa | History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Sanaa, city, capital of Yemen. It is situated at the western foot of Mount Nuqum, at an elevation of more than 7,200 feet (2,200 metres) above sea level, in the western part of the country. Sanaa has for many centuries been the chief economic, political, and religious centre of the Yemen Highlands. The …
‘Losing Old Sanaa’: Historic city reels from Yemen war
WEBAug 20, 2023 · Doaa al-Waseai remembers being a tour guide in the Old City of Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, spending days walking around and showing people hidden hammams and markets teeming with silver and spices.
Yemen's ancient, soaring skyscraper cities - BBC
WEBThe Yemeni skyscraper style of architecture is so unique that the cities of Zabid, Shibam and the Old City of Sana'a have been recognised as Unesco World Heritage sites, with the tradition...
Sanaa's Old City: A world heritage site threatened by war and …
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · The Yemeni capital's red brick towers have dazzled visitors for centuries and were once home to communities of Muslims, Jews, and Christians. The Old City contains bustling markets, mosques,...
The Old City of Sana’a: A Living History Under Threat
WEBJul 14, 2021 · By the second century BC, Sana’a had become established as a seat of power in the region and went on to be the capital of Yemen’s ancient kingdoms. Conflict between states in the area that became modern-day Yemen broke out during the era of the Abbasid Caliphate (which spanned from roughly 750 …
Sanaa | AP News
WEBCAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen said Monday his trip to the Houthi-held capital of Sanaa was aimed at reviving a cease-fire and re-starting political talks to end the nine-year conflict.
World News in Brief: Yemen detainee appeal, Typhoon Yagi …
WEB1 day ago · Regional directors from six UN agencies and three non-governmental organizations (NGOs) called on Wednesday for the immediate and unconditional release of scores of colleagues who have been arbitrarily detained in Yemen for 100 days. More than 50 personnel from the UN, international and national ...
Sanaa summary | Britannica
WEBSanaa , Arabic Ṣanaʿāʾ, City (pop., 2004: 1,747,627), capital of Yemen. Located in the western part of the country, it was built on the site of an ancient pre-Islamic stronghold that has been traditionally dated to the 1st or 2nd century …
Explore the Unique Landscapes & Traditions of Yemen
WEBA catchment area for large numbers of people, Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Sanaa is renowned the world over for its historic center and unique culture. The old town consists of 6,000 multi-storey buildings, in the typical, and traditional architectural style.