Arab States

Historic Town of Zabid

Zabid's domestic and military architecture and its urban plan make it an outstanding archaeological and historical site. Besides being the capital of Yemen from the 13th to the 15th century, the city played an important role in the Arab and…

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Socotra Archipelago

Socotra Archipelago

Socotra Archipelago, Yemen’s captivating and remote Socotra Archipelago is a series of islands tucked away in the turquoise seas of the Arabian Sea. Socotra, sometimes called the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean,” is well known for its incredible biodiversity, surreal…

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Old City of Sana'a

Situated in a mountain valley at an altitude of 2,200 m, Sana’a has been inhabited for more than 2,500 years. In the 7th and 8th centuries the city became a major centre for the propagation of Islam. This religious and…

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Ichkeul National Park

The Ichkeul lake and wetland are a major stopover point for hundreds of thousands of migrating birds, such as ducks, geese, storks and pink flamingoes, who come to feed and nest there. Ichkeul is the last remaining lake in a…

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