Sanaa

History, Population, & Facts

Oct 7, 2023 - 12:51
 0  18

Sanaa, with Al-Ṣāliḥ Mosque in the background, Yemen.

SanaaSanaa

Sanaa, Arabic Ṣanʿāʾ or Sana, city, capital of Yemen. It is situated at the western foot of Mount Nuqum, at an elevation of more than 7,200 feet (2,200 metres) above sea level, in the western part of the country. Sanaa has for many centuries been the chief economic, political, and religious centre of the Yemen Highlands. The city’s name means “fortified place.”

What's Your Reaction?

like

dislike

love

funny

angry

sad

wow

admin Ridaxia.com administration