Al-Hajjarah Village, Yemen

In Yemen, you can visit an isolated Al-Hajjarah Village. Earlier this village was a prosperous town where people mostly worked in a trade industry. The main peculiarity of it is the saved old stone houses that were built on the rocks at the edge of the gulf. Stones for the building were taken from the nearby stone pits. The houses stay close to each other and remind a united inaccessible bastion.

It is interesting to note that there wasn’t used any additional mortars. These houses look like united complexes made of huge stones that stay hurtless within hundreds of years. They were built in the 12th century when Yemen was occupied by Turkish conquerors. At that time the town had an advantage ground.

Over the years the town had lost its status, and now it attracts travellers with its calm and peaceful atmosphere. Al-Hajjarah Village is usually included in the observing excursion of the mountain region. These places have not only historical and architectural but also nature landmarks. The climate of the region is not good. There aren’t many plants because of the arid climate. Meanwhile, a great number of locals grow there a chilli pepper. In the local shop, you can buy spices of the highest quality – the most popular souvenir among tourists. Next - Filicudi Island