the view from a window of the dar al-hajar, dar al hajar, the rock palace, royal palace, iconic of yemen

air alleyways altitude ancient antiques architectural architecture buildings capital carved characteristics cistern cities conflicts culture decorated defensive drainage edges fence fortified frames friezes genesis geometric glass heritage historic hospitality houses islam islamic lifestyle man market minarets mosque mosques muezzin multi muslims northwest ottoman patterns people picturesque postcard preservation quaint rebels republic salt sana site skyscrapers stained storey streets strike strikes suq thula tour towers traditions tribes unesco unique walls watches water welcome windows world yemeni