Introducing Amran
First impressions of ancient Amran, situated on an old trading route 52km northwest of San’a, aren’t good. The town appears to be a rash of half-completed modern developments and seems to offer little reason to stop, but once past this you’ll discover a fruity and flavoursome old quarter with something of a wild west feel to it. The town is also known for the quality of its leatherwork.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Marib and Shaharah open?
by dutchwindmill 21 October 2007
hope it's true. don't get your hopes up TOO high though. the closing of Marib was of a totally different nature (origin) than the closing…
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Safety in Yemen
by cresti 05 October 2007
dutchwindmill,
I would like to head north of Amran to the city of Shaharah (Shiharah). I know it has been off limits for a while, but…
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