Sayun

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Introducing Sayun

Sayun has a distinguished history. From the earliest days, it was developed by the local Hadramawt clans and dynasties and since the 15th century has been the wadi’s capital. Today, despite being the heart and soul of Hadramawt, dusty Sayun is a town with a slow beat and lots of friendly people. For the traveller, Sayun offers a decent range of accommodation and a picturesque setting of adobe brick houses against a background of hills and palm trees. Aside from the palace/museum there is little to see as all the mosques and graveyards are closed to non-Muslims.

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Last updated: Sep 24, 2008

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  1. Cetacea9 avatar
    Re: visa

    by Cetacea9 10 May 2012

    If you can get a Yemeni visa from your country's embassy it should be your best and cheapest option. I just came back from a trip to Yemen…
  2. fluffy_bunny avatar
    RE: Current Tourist Situation

    by fluffy_bunny 08 April 2012

    The mandatory police escort in the [Seiyun|http://joestrippin.blogspot.com/2010/11/seiyun-say-me.html] has been in place for years and…
  3. daveindubai avatar
    Re: Current Tourist Situation

    by daveindubai 06 April 2012

    Hi I am in Sayun now and feel quite safe and secure though that is my normal way of looking at the world. I have just arrived here this…

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