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Sanaa ( Arabic: صَنْعَاء, Ṣanʿāʾ [sˤɑnʕaːʔ], Yemeni Arabic: [ˈsˤɑnʕɑ]; Old South Arabian: 𐩮𐩬𐩲𐩥 Ṣnʿw ), also spelled Sana'a and Sana, is the capital and largest city of Yemen and the capital of the Sanaa Governorate. The city is not part of the Governorate but forms the separate administrative district of ...
- Capital's secretariat
- 2,250 m (7,380 ft)
- 126 km² (49 sq mi)
- Yemen
Apr 30, 2024 · Sanaa. Sanaa, city, capital of Yemen. It is situated at the western foot of Mount Nuqum, at an elevation of more than 7,200 feet (2,200 metres) above sea level, in the western part of the country. Sanaa has for many centuries been the chief economic, political, and religious centre of the Yemen Highlands. The city’s name means “fortified ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the history, architecture and culture of Sana'a, a 2,500-year-old city in Yemen that was a major centre for the spread of Islam. See photos, maps and documents of the Old City of Sana'a, a World Heritage site with outstanding universal value.
Aug 20, 2023 · We’re losing Old Sanaa.”. A UNESCO World Heritage site for nearly 40 years, the Old City has been classified as “in danger” since 2015, shortly after Saudi Arabia spearheaded a military ...
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Feb 2, 2023 · Learn about the history and architecture of Sanaa's Old City, a World Heritage site that dates back to pre-Islamic times. Find out how the city has been affected by conflict, natural disasters, and urban development.
Jul 14, 2021 · Learn about the ancient and rich history of the Old City of Sana'a, a UNESCO world heritage site in Yemen. Explore the threats facing the city's built heritage, the role of the GOPHCY and the challenges of preserving the city.
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Sana’a is an historically important center and capital city for most early state polities in the region. It is also the administrative center of the Sana’a governorate. This city profile describes and examines living conditions and needs in the city of Sana’a across a variety ...
