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![The main gate to Yemen's capitol city of Sana'a is usually crowded. Bab al-Yemen. Sana'a, Yemen.](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/fe297f6d72b44d5fb2daf6b227d21df8/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_1.jpg)
Bab al-Yemen. Sana'a, Yemen.
The main gate to Yemen's capitol city of Sana'a is usually crowded.
![The capital city's unique architecture is appreciated worldwide. Sana'a, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/cecbb6e1e97046b2aaaf270ecb0e9337/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/26_Yemen_010.jpg)
Sana'a, Yemen
The capital city's unique architecture is appreciated worldwide.
![This 1930s palace was the former summer residence of a Yemen Imam (spiritual leader). The Rock Palace. Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/a3aeec27c2104cdf8b76afbdfbb6be36/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_23.jpg)
The Rock Palace. Yemen
This 1930s palace was the former summer residence of a Yemen Imam (spiritual leader).
![This mud brick city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is called the "Manhattan of the Desert." Shibam, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/c44e27cefc9141a990f20a6f709f1e7f/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_6.jpg)
Shibam, Yemen
This mud brick city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is called the "Manhattan of the Desert."
![Women stroll to a place of worship in the desert. Aynat, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/f92113adda3f4920bc3ce376d98bc2c6/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/26_Yemen_080.jpg)
Aynat, Yemen
Women stroll to a place of worship in the desert.
![Our guide points the way across the Empty Quarter. Bedouin Guide. The Empty Quarter, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/ebf0d2bd8825478d88566c55d22f245b/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/26_Yemen_090.jpg)
Bedouin Guide. The Empty Quarter, Yemen
Our guide points the way across the Empty Quarter.
![The narrow road to the mountaintop village of Sahara is treacherous. Road to Shahara. Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/cd894f2ceeac44108c614dbeb1b3a6ac/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/26_Yemen_099shp.jpg)
Road to Shahara. Yemen
The narrow road to the mountaintop village of Sahara is treacherous.
![The views from this mountaintop village are striking at dawn. Shahara. Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/d47f791605b7464b8cfa2efa0d930f58/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/26_Yemen_103shp.jpg)
Shahara. Yemen
The views from this mountaintop village are striking at dawn.
![This 17th-century marvel of engineering connects Shahara with other villages. The Bridge at Shahara. Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/af688851fc504c7d95a8e9160ae0968c/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_26shp.jpg)
The Bridge at Shahara. Yemen
This 17th-century marvel of engineering connects Shahara with other villages.
![This man sports traditional dress, including a jambiya (curved knife) and meshedda (head shawl). Gentleman from Sana'a. Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/a556c54967dc484790bb89ff2772a9fa/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_15.jpg)
Gentleman from Sana'a. Yemen
This man sports traditional dress, including a jambiya (curved knife) and meshedda (head shawl).
![Desert women wear straw hats called madhallas for sun protection and ventilation. Women Farmers. Shibam, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/afd0ffcb4f8d49e585c0165095dd2bb7/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_2-Edit-2.jpg)
Women Farmers. Shibam, Yemen
Desert women wear straw hats called madhallas for sun protection and ventilation.
![Ceremonial curved daggers, called jambiyas (or djambiyas), are made from a variety of materials. Jambiya Vendors. Sana'a, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/dcbcc26b3843431aa2baa1850f8a3ea9/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_4.jpg)
Jambiya Vendors. Sana'a, Yemen
Ceremonial curved daggers, called jambiyas (or djambiyas), are made from a variety of materials.
![Night markets are places where locals enjoy socializing and shopping. Night Market. Sana'a, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/b59da8a20a254c7ca101eeb0c92c8c83/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_5.jpg)
Night Market. Sana'a, Yemen
Night markets are places where locals enjoy socializing and shopping.
![12th-century Al-Hajjarah is located in the Haraz Mountains. Al-Hajjarah, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/db477e8d3bbf4b36a80a38154180d11b/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_7.jpg)
Al-Hajjarah, Yemen
12th-century Al-Hajjarah is located in the Haraz Mountains.
![The mosque, built in the early 20th century, has the tallest minaret in Arabia. Al Mudhar Mosque. Tarim, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/c88386ee97a941728ebe539a8b832f29/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_24.jpg)
Al Mudhar Mosque. Tarim, Yemen
The mosque, built in the early 20th century, has the tallest minaret in Arabia.
![Farmers still use camel-drawn plows in some areas of Yemen. Farmer with Camel. Sana'a, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/bfda117d958247c7b9ce6764f494e22f/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_9.jpg)
Farmer with Camel. Sana'a, Yemen
Farmers still use camel-drawn plows in some areas of Yemen.
![Vintage Toyota Land Cruisers have mostly replaced camels in the desert. Bedouin Driver, Empty Quarter. Yemen.](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/b364f0ef1b4a43a3864c88a4a254de8a/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_Master.jpg)
Bedouin Driver, Empty Quarter. Yemen.
Vintage Toyota Land Cruisers have mostly replaced camels in the desert.
![The town of Sa'da has long been known for its nearby arms market. Sa'da, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/faf558e05d694bebbe4480b8cf384e21/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_13.jpg)
Sa'da, Yemen
The town of Sa'da has long been known for its nearby arms market.
![This man, like many in Yemen, chews qat (or khat), a mild stimulant. Gentleman with Jambiya, Rifle & Qat. Marib, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/f8bec48902304424bf5e3ec2a9ddd4ee/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_17.jpg)
Gentleman with Jambiya, Rifle & Qat. Marib, Yemen
This man, like many in Yemen, chews qat (or khat), a mild stimulant.
![Yemen's silver jewelry has been made by Bedouins for centuries. Jewelry. Shibam, Yemen](https://static.livebooks.com/b90f0a4d0f3e4ee98ba83da2e6e2aa68/i/af307619ab1d47e8a6aad9f950474e67/1/4SoifmQp7LJ6yDtMmqbdE/Yemen_20.jpg)
Jewelry. Shibam, Yemen
Yemen's silver jewelry has been made by Bedouins for centuries.