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Old City of Sana’a
Old City of Sana’a

Sana'a, or Sana'a is the largest city in Yemen and the centre of Sana'a Governorate. The city 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. The Great Mosque of Sana'a, built in the 7th century AD, is one of the most important landmarks of the old city. The city was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
Site Information
Country: Yemen
District: Sana’a Governorate
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: First Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Kingdom of Sheba
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Official Name: Old City of Sana’a
Date of Inscription: 1986
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