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  • Dar al-Hajar

  • Dar al-Hajar

    Dar al-Hajar is a historic palace located in Wadi Dhahr, northwest of Sana’a, Yemen. The palace was built in the 1930s AD by Imam Yahya Hamid al-Din as a royal residence and retreat. It is famously constructed on top of a large natural rock formation, which gives the building its distinctive and dramatic appearance. The palace is one of the most remarkable examples of traditional Yemeni architecture, characterized by its multi-story structure, decorative windows, and intricate interior design.
    The site is included on the UNESCO Tentative List under the official name, Dar Al Hajar.
    UNESCO Tentative List
    Dar al-Hajar
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    Dar al-Hajar

    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2025

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    Castles and Fortresses

    Location

    Yemen

    Sana’a

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    20th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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