The Alleys of Old Sana'a - Yemen

[UNVERIFIED CONTENT] The capital of Yemen, Sana'a, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is also one of the highest capitals at 2,300 meters above sea level. Sana'a is the largest city in the country with a population close to 2 million. The part of Sana'a shown in this photo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a unique architectural characteristics, most notably its multi-storey houses decorated with geometric patterns. Unfortunately, many of these beautiful houses are collapsing due to the lack of proper care. Unlike many renovated old cities around the world, Old Sana'a is still free of modern chain restaurants and cafes. However, traditional shops and tea houses are still abundant.
[UNVERIFIED CONTENT] The capital of Yemen, Sana'a, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is also one of the highest capitals at 2,300 meters above sea level. Sana'a is the largest city in the country with a population close to 2 million. The part of Sana'a shown in this photo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a unique architectural characteristics, most notably its multi-storey houses decorated with geometric patterns. Unfortunately, many of these beautiful houses are collapsing due to the lack of proper care. Unlike many renovated old cities around the world, Old Sana'a is still free of modern chain restaurants and cafes. However, traditional shops and tea houses are still abundant.
The Alleys of Old Sana'a - Yemen
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