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Old Sana'a

Cultural World Heritage property in Yemen, inscribed in 1986 under criteria (iv), (v), (vi).

Old Sana'a, Yemen
Photo: Ferdinand Reus from Arnhem, Holland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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State Party
Yemen
Year of inscription
1986
Criteria
ivvvi
Location
Old City District, Sanaa
What it is
city, old town
Elevation
2,200 m
Official website
sanaacity.com/
Reference
WHC 385 · Wikidata Q12220316

Why it is on the List

(iv)An outstanding example of a building type, ensemble or landscape that illustrates a significant stage in human history.(v)An outstanding example of a traditional settlement or use of land or sea that represents a culture, especially one now vulnerable.(vi)Directly linked to events, living traditions, ideas, beliefs or artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance.
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Closest World Heritage sites

Straight-line distance between the recorded coordinates.

Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Yemen120 kmLandmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of SabaYemen · 2023CulturalZabid, Yemen161 kmZabidYemen · 1993CulturalBir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions, Saudi Arabia323 kmBir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and InscriptionsSaudi Arabia · 2021CulturalShibam, Yemen477 kmShibamYemen · 1982Cultural'Uruq Bani Ma'arid, Saudi Arabia478 km'Uruq Bani Ma'aridSaudi Arabia · 2023NaturalQaryat al-Faw, Saudi Arabia502 kmQaryat al-FawSaudi Arabia · 2024Cultural
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