Yemen Gate
The Yemen Gate or Gate of Yemen (
Sana's old fortified wall, on the southern extremity of the walled city. Its current appearance dates to the 17th century, having been designed by Sam the son of Noah.[1] Today, it is the most ornate of the gates of Sana's Old City. Passengers travelling southward, en route to Ma'bar and Dhamar
, would depart from this gate.
As one enters the gate, one quickly notices the Yemeni architecture, high towering houses made of
Great Mosque of Sana'a is located about 300 yards from the Yemen Gate. The old city of Sana'a is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique architectural characteristics, most notably expressed in its multi-storey buildings decorated with geometric patterns.[2]
The brass rings on the left and right columns at the entrance of the Yemen Gate were made by Jewish artisans during the period of the monarchy under the Imams.[3]
Opposite Bab al-Yaman to the north of the Old City is Bab es-Sha'ub.
Gallery
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Bab al-Yaman in Sana'a -
Bab al-Yaman bazaar -
Men chewing khat in Sana'a.
References
- ^ Carl Rathjens, Landeskundliche Ergebnisse (Geographic Results), vol. 40, Hamburg 1934 (jointly written with Hermann v. Wissmann), pp. 133–154.
- ^ Old City of Sana'a, UNESCO, World Heritage List no. 385
- ISBN 978-965-278-4261.
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