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Yemen Collection (#10)

Discover the enchanting land of Yemen, where history and beauty intertwine

Background imageYemen Collection: Army Barracks, Crater (Kraytar), Aden

Army Barracks, Crater (Kraytar), Aden
Aerial view of Army Barracks, Crater (Kraytar, Seera), British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). Date: circa 1920s

Background imageYemen Collection: Mahallah Wharf - Aden, Yemen

Mahallah Wharf - Aden, Yemen Date: circa 1905

Background imageYemen Collection: Yemen - Aden - Quarantine Island

Yemen - Aden - Quarantine Island. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageYemen Collection: Yemen - Aden - The Flag Staff Station

Yemen - Aden - The Flag Staff Station Date: circa 1930s

Background imageYemen Collection: Yemeni Delegation - Official Visit to Naples, Italy - Staff

Yemeni Delegation - Official Visit to Naples, Italy - Staff / Escort to the Royals and High-ranking officials. Photograph outside the Hotel Excelsior. Date: circa 1928

Background imageYemen Collection: Tour of the Colonies - Aden- parsee address

Tour of the Colonies - Aden- parsee address - Royal couple receiving address. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies

Background imageYemen Collection: Yemen / Mocha 1883

Yemen / Mocha 1883
Date: 1883

Background imageYemen Collection: Yemen / Mocha 1870S

Yemen / Mocha 1870S
View of Mocha across water Date: 1870s

Background imageYemen Collection: Acropora, a scleractinian coral

Acropora, a scleractinian coral
Branch, 9 cm long, of the scleractinian coral Acropora from the Pleistocene of Yemen

Background imageYemen Collection: Fungia, coral

Fungia, coral
Fungia is a free-living scleractinian coral. In this large example, almost 10 cm in diameter, from the Pleistocene of Yemen

Background imageYemen Collection: Hebrew architecture

Hebrew architecture.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages. 1798

Background imageYemen Collection: Man from Yemen, Arabian woman, Arab and Bedouin tribesman

Man from Yemen, Arabian woman, Arab and Bedouin tribesman.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Background imageYemen Collection: Yemen - The Tanks, Aden

Yemen - The Tanks, Aden
The Tanks, Aden, Yemen. Date: 1927

Background imageYemen Collection: Marriage contract (ketubbah) between Abraham, son

Marriage contract (ketubbah) between Abraham, son of Mussa and Yahya Salem al-Cohen al- Araqi, and Rumiyyeh, daughter of Abraham Salem al-Sheikh al-Levi. Sana a, Yemen, 1794

Background imageYemen Collection: Shibam Hadramout - UNESCO listed town

Shibam Hadramout - UNESCO listed town
One of the first skyscrapers in the world

Background imageYemen Collection: San a, Yemen

San a, Yemen
Unesco World Heritage site. Sanas old city at night

Background imageYemen Collection: Yemen Chameleon (Chameleon Calyptratus), captive, Yemen, Middle East

Yemen Chameleon (Chameleon Calyptratus), captive, Yemen, Middle East

Background imageYemen Collection: Satellite view of a dust storm in Saudi Arabia

Satellite view of a dust storm in Saudi Arabia
March 27, 2011 - Satellite view of a dust storm in Saudi Arabia

Background imageYemen Collection: Global view of Earth over North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and India

Global view of Earth over North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and India

Background imageYemen Collection: Global view of earth over Europe, Middle East, and northern Africa

Global view of earth over Europe, Middle East, and northern Africa

Background imageYemen Collection: Rub al Khali, Arabia

Rub al Khali, Arabia
December 2, 2005 - The Rub al Khali is one of the largest sand deserts in the world, encompassing most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula

Background imageYemen Collection: Dust and Smoke over Iraq and the Middle East

Dust and Smoke over Iraq and the Middle East. Also visible are a few plumes of dark smoke over the Fertile Crescent to the east of Lake Razazah

Background imageYemen Collection: Full Earth view showing Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and India

Full Earth view showing Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and India

Background imageYemen Collection: Views of Aden, Mombaza, Quiloa and Cefala, from Georg Brauns Civitates

Views of Aden, Mombaza, Quiloa and Cefala, from Georg Brauns Civitates
XJF483404 Views of Aden, Mombaza, Quiloa and Cefala, from Georg Brauns Civitates orbis terrarum, published in 1572 (engraving) by Braun, Georg (1541-1622) and Hogenberg

Background imageYemen Collection: VIEW OF ADEN. Port city in Yemen

VIEW OF ADEN. Port city in Yemen

Background imageYemen Collection: VIEW OF MOCHA, ARABIA. Mocha, Yemen, Red Sea port and source of mocha coffee

VIEW OF MOCHA, ARABIA. Mocha, Yemen, Red Sea port and source of mocha coffee

Background imageYemen Collection: Arabia, the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, with Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia, from Atlas

Arabia, the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, with Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia, from Atlas
KW205852 Arabia, the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, with Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia, from Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Guillaume Raynal (1713-96) published Geneva

Background imageYemen Collection: Oil Pipe

Oil Pipe
29th April 1958: A section of pipe frames the crude oil distillation unit at the BP (British Petroleum) oil refinery in Aden. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Background imageYemen Collection: Flag of Yemen

Flag of Yemen

Background imageYemen Collection: Dorstenia foetida, close-up inflorescense, from Yemen and Socotra

Dorstenia foetida, close-up inflorescense, from Yemen and Socotra

Background imageYemen Collection: Salt Collecting

Salt Collecting
June 1926: Natives gathering salt from evaporation beds at Aden. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageYemen Collection: Dry Reservoir

Dry Reservoir
June 1926: One of the tanks specially constructed at the British coaling depot in Aden to catch rain water. As it hardly ever rains in Aden none of the nine tanks have ever been filled

Background imageYemen Collection: Windows and an oriel window

Windows and an oriel window

Background imageYemen Collection: Tower with living room

Tower with living room

Background imageYemen Collection: Architectural decoration around windows, Yemen

Architectural decoration around windows, Yemen

Background imageYemen Collection: Sultans Palace

Sultans Palace

Background imageYemen Collection: View of Shibam at sunset

View of Shibam at sunset, Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen, Middle East

Background imageYemen Collection: Mudbrick-made tower houses of Shibam

Mudbrick-made tower houses of Shibam, Hadramaut, Yemen, Middle East

Background imageYemen Collection: Sunrise in the city of Shibam

Sunrise in the city of Shibam, Hadhramaut, Yemen

Background imageYemen Collection: Vegetable garden in old town of Sanaa

Vegetable garden in old town of Sanaa, Sanaa Governorate, Yemen, Middle East

Background imageYemen Collection: Unesco listed town - Shibam

Unesco listed town - Shibam
Mud and hay skyscrapers in Shibam

Background imageYemen Collection: Stony beach

Stony beach
Beach full of colored and small stones, aomak beach, soqotra island, World Heritage Site, Yemen

Background imageYemen Collection: Water Tank, Thula

Water Tank, Thula
UNESCO village of Thula with water tank in foreground

Background imageYemen Collection: Thula, Yemen

Thula, Yemen
UNESCO mountain village of Thula showing village water tank

Background imageYemen Collection: Old Sana a, Yemen

Old Sana a, Yemen
2500 year old capital of yemen

Background imageYemen Collection: Aerial view of Saana cityscape, Yemen

Aerial view of Saana cityscape, Yemen

Background imageYemen Collection: Aerial view of Saana cityscape, Yemen

Aerial view of Saana cityscape, Yemen

Background imageYemen Collection: View of Saana cityscape, Yemen

View of Saana cityscape, Yemen




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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.