Yemen Collection (page 7)

Mocha, Yemen, c1890. The coastal town of Mocha (Al Mukha) was a coffee port of international importance. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell

Laying of the telegraph cable across the Indian Ocean between Bombay and Aden, 1870. Landing the shore end of the cable at Aden

Sana a, Yemen San a, Yemen

Al Hajjarin Village, Wadi Dawan (Wadi Do an), Yemen Al Hajjarin Village inside Wadi Dawan - Yemen

The Indian Empire And Ceylon Circa 1930

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Dragon blood trees growing in field

Crescent Hotel, Steamer Point, Aden
Crescent Hotel, Steamer Point, in the British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1930s

Arab children in Lahej, Aden
Arab children in Lahej (Al Houta, Abdali Sultanate), in the British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1930s

Army Camp and Jail, Crater (Kraytar), Aden
Army Camp and Jail, Crater (Kraytar, Seera), British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1910s

The Main Pass, Crater (Kraytar), Aden
The Main Pass, Crater (Kraytar, Seera), British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1920s

Sultans Palace, Sultanate of Lahej, Aden
Sultans Palace, Sultanate of Lahej (Al Houta, Abdali Sultanate), in the British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1910s

A Group of Somali Women in Aden, Yemen. Date: 1906

Aden, Yemen - The Main Street. This card bears the message: " Looks alright on this card but.... its rotten". Date: 1921

Yemeni Delegation - Official Visit to Naples, Italy
Official Visit to Naples Italy - Portrat of Prince Said Eidriss Senussi, taken at the Excelsior Hotel, Naples. As Emir of Cyrenocia he led resistance against Italian occupation

Obelisk of king of Assirya Adad-Nirari III (810-783 BC) insc
Obelisk of king of Assirya Adad-Nirari III (810-783 BC) worshipping divine emblems and inscribed with cuneiform characters. Erected for the Assyrian king Adad, from Sabaa, Yemen

Dhala Yemen Date: 1961

MIDDLE EASTERN DRESS, c1873. Models wearing traditional clothing from the Middle East. Left: A married Muslim woman from Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Center: A merchant from Mocha, Yemen

Sunset over old city of Sana a in Yemen
The old city of Sana a, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a distinctive visual character due its unique architectural characteristics

Aden, Yemen - Street Scene. In the distance can be seen Big Ben Aden, a clock tower built by british engineers alongside the Harbour at Aden. Date: circa 1920s

Somali Fruit Traders - Aden, Yemen
Somali Fruit Traders - Aden, a seaport in Yemen Date: circa 1910s

YEMEN. SANA A. Sana. Yemeni adobe architecture

Scouts playing tug of war
Pulling Together. Native Scout visitors and boys of the 1st Khormaksar Troop in a tug of war at Sheik Othman, Aden. 1950s

Abd al Kuri euphorbia (Euphorbia abdelkuri). This succulent plant is endemic to the island of Abd al Kuri in the Socotran archipelago of islands, meaning that it is found nowhere else

Yemen - Sheikh Othman, Aden - " Where the Gardens are"

Yemeni trader sells traditional daggers at his stall in old Sana a. Every male Yemeni wears a jambiya (a curved dagger) on a finely decorated belt

The milky way shines above a dragon's blood tree

White sand beaches stretch for miles at Detwah Lagoon

Castle of the Sultan of Aden at Lahej, Sultanate of Lahej, in the early 19th century. After an engraving by Charles Heath from a work by Henry Salt

The Indian Empire And Ceylon Circa 1930

Return Grand Mufti Yemen Peace delegations 1934
Return of Grand Mufti from Yemen. Peace delegations. 1934

Arab Jew Yemen 1898
Arab Jew from Yemen. 1898

The Indian Empire And Ceylon Circa 1930. Inset Shows Aden. From The Modern Atlas Of The World Published Circa 1930

Exterior Of Ornate Mud House, Close Up

Umbrella-shaped Dragons Blood Trees (Dracaene cannabari) are endemic to Socotra Island and flourish above 3, 000 feet. Their closest relative is found the other side of the African continent in

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Wooding (Camel) Market, Crater (Kraytar), Aden
Wooding (Camel) Market, Crater (Kraytar, Seera), British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1908

The Wharf, Maala harbour, Aden
The Wharf, Maala (Al Ma ala) harbour, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1930

Fruit seller in street market, Aden
Fruit seller in a street market, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1930s

View of The Crescent, Aden
View of The Crescent, Steamer Point, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen), including the Hotel de l Europe and the Britannia Anonymous Society (cigarette factory). Date: circa 1930s

Bedouin dancers on Fair Day, Sheikh Othman, Aden
Bedouin dancers on Fair Day, Sheikh Othman, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1930s

General view, Aden
General view, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1920s

Cisterns of Tawila, near Crater (Kraytar), Aden
Cisterns of Tawila (Tawila Tanks), near Crater (Kraytar, Seera), British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). An ancient historic site with a capacity for millions of gallons of water

Mermaids on the beach, Steamer Point, Aden
Mermaids (sea creatures) on the beach near the Grand Hotel, Steamer Point, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1910

General view of Maala harbour, Aden
General view of Maala (Al Ma ala) harbour, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1910s

War Memorial, Prince of Wales Pier, Aden
View from the sea, War Memorial, Prince of Wales Pier, British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1930

Eastern Telegraph Co, Ras Boradli, Aden
Offices and staff quarters of the Eastern Telegraph Co, Telegraph Bay, Ras Boradli, in the British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). circa 1910s

Maidan Square and Main Street, Crater (Kraytar), Aden, WW2
Maidan Square and Main Street, Crater (Kraytar, Seera), British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). The car in the foreground has its headlights blacked out as a wartime precaution. Date: circa 1940

Civil Hospital, Crater (Kraytar), Aden
Civil Hospital, Crater (Kraytar, Seera), British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1940s

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Discover the enchanting land of Yemen, where history and beauty intertwine. From the ancient city gates of Bab al Yemen to the serene Steamer Point in Aden, this Middle Eastern gem will captivate your senses. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture as you take a dip in the Bathing Pool at the Lido, or marvel at the intricate architectural details that adorn every corner of Old City Sanaa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you explore further, delve into the complex political landscape with a glance at the Middle East on a map. Behold an awe-inspiring aerial view of Sanaa cityscape at twilight, where tradition meets modernity amidst breathtaking scenery. The traditional ornamented brick architecture on tall houses within Old City Sanaa is truly a sight to behold. Witness historical moments frozen in time as Mao Zedong greets South Yemen's leader, showcasing Yemen's significant role on an international stage. In this arid climate filled with natural wonders, discover nature's hidden treasures such as colorful birds and craggy landscapes adorned by majestic dragon blood trees. Step back in time and wander through Shibam - an UNESCO World Heritage City - where towering mud-brick skyscrapers transport you to another era. And don't miss out on visiting Al Mukalla for its unique charm and allure. Finally, let your imagination drift away aboard SS Maloja as it sails across azure waters towards new adventures yet to be discovered. Yemen beckons with its rich heritage and unparalleled beauty – come experience it for yourself.