Amran

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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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  1. dutchwindmill avatar
    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…
  2. cresti avatar
    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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