Old Sana’a ” 1st Part”

Sana'a is the capital of my homeland, Yemen. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. I found an article about “Old Sana’a“. I was attracted by the most wonderful pictures of that great town. Therefore, I decided to re-publish the article in my blog since the original article had been written in Arabic. Now, I'd like to share it with you. =)

Old Sana’a♥ is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is also registered as one of the 25th most important historical landmark in the world by UNESCO. It features traditional architecture and beautiful buildings. Some of its buildings were built more than 500 years ago. They are still inhabited by people until today.

Old Sana’a♥ is famous in multi- floors houses which may amount to seven floors. That depends on the economic situation and social status of the house’s owner.

In the past, the first floor of the house was usually as a storage for keeping their food and other things which was needed in the standard of living. Whereas the other floors was used for housing according to a particular system.

There are orchards among the old houses which are called “Maqashim“

Decoration of outer walls of the houses is made by Lime
“burnt Gypsum“

Hope to enjoy reading and watching about one of the great city of my homeland. =)

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Arabic version credit: anoar.maktoobblog.com

I have published it before in my own blog.

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Comment by Ymn Pearl on June 22, 2012 at 15:31: Hello @nida!

Thanks for dropping by..

LOL! I really forget. :$

You know, I wrote this blog in my own blog that I have in wordpress. Then, I didn't write the 2nd part in both. :$

I'm so glad that you liked it.. I will try to post the 2nd one as much as I can.

Thanks for reminding me dear. ^^"

SpamBuster Comment by nidα on June 11, 2012 at 13:13: Oh my, how I missed this wonderful blog?! Information you shared in this blog is very interesting and houses are very beautiful. I'll wait for the second part. Looks like you've already forgotten that you'll have to write the 2nd part also. :)

Thanks for this wonderful blog. I like it a lot!

Comment by Ymn Pearl on May 6, 2012 at 19:51: Great! Happy you like it.. You enthuse me to bring the 2nd part up. It will be a great idea If you decide to visit Yemen. I'm sure you are going to enjoy such a trip. =))

Comment by Mr. Bob on May 6, 2012 at 17:16: This is a really good blog, Pearl of Yemen. I love to read about old cities and towns. even better I like to visit them and take photos. :)

Comment by Ymn Pearl on February 22, 2012 at 17:25: Thanks sweetie! :)

I hope you do it. I'm sure that you gonna enjoy.. :))

Comment by Natalia Dian on February 22, 2012 at 2:55: aahh i see....so beautiful...i wanna go there some day...

Comment by Ymn Pearl on February 13, 2012 at 5:25: You're welcome. Happy to see you here and read your comment too. :)

Nice! Happy you like it. Yes, it is. I hope you do it. :)

I like to visit old Sana'a and discover the beauty of the its building, daily life of people there, and enjoy staying in some old cafetieres. I like visiting some small waterfalls and landscapes as well. :)

Comment by Teacher Melanie on February 13, 2012 at 1:28: Hello! Thanks for sending me this link! I really liked that video of your favourite song. Sana'a is a BEAUTIFUL city! I really want to visit it someday. The buildings are so unique. What do you like to do for fun in Sana'a? = )

Comment by Ymn Pearl on January 16, 2012 at 15:54: Hi dear,

Your welcome. I'm so glad you like it. =))

wow! I like the romantic smiley. :DDD

Thanks for your sweet comment. <3

Comment by hadeerforever on January 14, 2012 at 17:15: Hiiiii my lovely Pearl,

Waaaaw....... what wonderful Old city!!!!!

I like it sooo mush.

Thank you for sharing Pearl.