What to see in Yemen

Al-Qahira Castle

Taiz

Al-Qahira Castle is a historic castle in the ancient city of Taiz, Yemen on the northern slope of Mount Sabr among rocky highlands overlooking the city.

Awwam Temple

Marib

The Temple of Awwam, commonly known as Mahram Bilqis by locals, was the main Sabaean temple dedicated to their national god, Almaqah, and it is also the largest known temple complex in South Arabia, located near Marib…

Bab al-Yemen

Sana'a

On 3 September 2026, the Houthis launched an offensive against the Saudi-backed and UN recognized Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), the internationally recognized government of Yemen, amid the ongoing Yemeni civil…

Dar al-Hajar

Wadi Dhahr, Sana'a

The Dar al-Hajar is a former royal palace located in Wadi Dhar about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Sanaa, Yemen. Built in 1920 as the summer retreat of Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din, Imam of Yemen from 1904 to 1948, it sits…

Detwah Lagoon

Qalansiyah, Socotra

Detwah Lagoon is a lagoon on the coast of Socotra, Yemen. Located on the island's northwest coast near Qalansiyah, the saline lagoon connects to the Gulf of Aden, from which it is separated by a spit.

Dixam Plateau

Dixam, Socotra

The Diksam Plateau or Dixam Plateau is a limestone plateau in Socotra, Yemen. The Firmihin forest, located east of the Dirhur canyon within the plateau, has the highest concentration of Dragon's Blood Trees on the…

Dragon Blood Tree Forest

Dixam, Socotra

Historic Town of Zabid

Zabid, Al Hudaydah

Homhil Protected Area

Hadibu, Socotra

Hoq Cave

Hadibu, Socotra

Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba

Marib

Old City of Sana'a

Sana'a

Old Walled City of Shibam

Shibam, Hadhramaut

Seiyun Palace

Seiyun, Hadhramaut

Socotra Archipelago

Hadibu, Socotra