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First of all, visit the capital of Yemen – Sana’a. Locals believe that Shem, a son of Noah who built the Ark, is the founder of the capital. Scientists, however, have a different opinion – they claim that the city was founded in the 2nd century AD. Nevertheless, Sana’a remained on its original site limited by ancient protective walls until the mid-20th century. The city has grown since then. Nowadays, the population of Sana’a exceeds 1 million people. However, there are still many historic buildings. Many buildings in the old city were built more than 400 years ago. Together with mosques and minarets, they create a unique historic look of the city. It is also interesting to visit Sira Fortress – an old castle on top of a hill built in the 11th century. The Great Mosque of Sana'a is one of the oldest architectural landmarks of the whole Muslim world. This mosque was built when Prophet Mohammad was still alive. The Great Mosque was expanded in 705 so it could provide space to more people.

The Bab Al Yemen Market is a place with a thousand-year history. This is an ideal destination for all fans of antiquities. It would also be a mistake to fail to mention Souk Al-Milh. This market looks exactly how Europeans imagine oriental bazaars. This is a colorful place with an inimitable atmosphere. The market is really giant – actually, it consists of more than forty smaller specialized markets. Visitors can find food, spices, household items, artworks, jewelry, clothing, carpets – in short, everything important and not important. There are several interesting historic landmarks not far from the market. Visitors can see old and beautiful mosques including the Jami' al-Kabir Mosque that was built roughly 1,200 years ago. The mosque is still in active use, same as several dozen other mosques in Sana’a. However, tourists need to keep in mind that mosque is not a museum, so non-Muslims are not allowed to enter mosques in Yemen.
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