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Wadi Dhahr outcrop is arocky outcrop of weathered sandstone suoounding the valley. One part, in the distance but right opposite the rock palace, is a place where Sanaa residents go on Friday, either to have a pic-nic with their families, or else before they get married (men) for photographs and dances.
When we arrived the dances had finished, but the cliff was still full of people - really friendly people... some selling some seeds and candies, others just having a chat and qat with friends. Many have their rifle with them. It's no problem taking pictures of people, but it's also the place where people will ask to take photos of you, the foreigner. I ended up in some guy's wedding photos.
There's also some women without their families - widows I suppose - some badly crippled men begging for money. Everyone (locals, I mean) were giving them money. I have the feeling that they badly needed it, so do give a coin or two. One thing I noticed (with happiness) is that our greeted them all, and with utmost respect and reverence. Thumbs up.
Written Mar 3, 2007
Address: wadi dhahr
Dar al Hajar is better known as the rock palace - and it seems to grow out of the rock at its base. Definitely a must-see because of the peculiar architecture, and it may also happen that you will see it (andsend it) as a stamp. This palace is the last palace of the Imam Yahyaand his four wives.
It was built as a summer residence in the 1930'ies and it is on five floors and it is a labirynth of (uneven) stairs and passages. Some rooms have kept the original furnishing and are quite nice, and the coloured glass windows are amazing.
However what you should really see in this palace are the ancient wells - one goes down as deep as 275 metres - and the spectacular views (and sore legs) you'll get from the top balcony. Entry (february 2007) was 500 dirhams.
Written Mar 3, 2007
Address: Wadi Dhahr
When you get here you will be offered the services of a quide. You don't need it since everything is marked or easy to figure out
Written May 16, 2007
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When you get here you will be offered the services of a quide. You don't need it since everything is marked or easy to figure out
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If you are staying in Sanaa this is an easy side trip but get there early around 07:00 or so to get some great photos
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Wadi Dhahr is known throughout Yemen for its rock palace as well as the weekend wedding ceremonies. The wadi is around 15km from Sana'a and the Dar al Hajar stands in the middle of the Wadi. Before......
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