Scenery around the western parts of Yemen

Shots from a photographic trip I took in 1997 to the glorious, rarely visited, oft-maligned and massively underrated ancient land of Yemen - one of only a few countries in the world continuously populated since at least 2,500 BC, whose capital - Sana'a - is named after the biblical Noah's son, Shem.

Despite its reputation for war, kidnapping of foreign tourists and, more recently, breeding terrorists, this is truly a magnificent country that abounds in history, culture, uniquely beautiful architecture and stunning landscapes — as well as some of the most fantastically generous and hospitable people I've ever met.

It's also one of the most exciting places in the world to roam around with a camera, and I hope these shots give you some flavour of the wonders that await you should you ever get the opportunity to travel there.

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  1. kneehigh85
    kneehigh85 ·

    Wow - I love how the buildings just blend in with the rocks

  2. buckshot
    buckshot ·

    @kneehigh85 Yeah, they're actually built out of rocks from the mountain right behind them - the same rocks that litter the foreground of this picture.

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