Architecture in the oldest part of Sana'a

Shots from a photographic trip I took in 1997 to the glorious, rarely visited, oft-maligned and massively underrated ancient land of Yemen - one of only a few countries in the world continuously populated since at least 2,500 BC, whose capital - Sana'a - is named after the biblical Noah's son, Shem.

Despite its reputation for war, kidnapping of foreign tourists and, more recently, breeding terrorists, this is truly a magnificent country that abounds in history, culture, uniquely beautiful architecture and stunning landscapes — as well as some of the most fantastically generous and hospitable people I've ever met.

It's also one of the most exciting places in the world to roam around with a camera, and I hope these shots give you some flavour of the wonders that await you should you ever get the opportunity to travel there.

Photographer:
buckshot
Uploaded:
2012-04-04
Tags:
35mm architecture buildings colour e6 (not x-pro) landscape middle east photo expedition scanned by jessops slide travel voyage
Camera:
Nikon F50
Film:
Fuji Velvia 50
City:
Sana'a
Country/region:
Yemen
Year:
1997
Time:
afternoon
Albums:
Yemen: the photographer's paradise of the Middle East
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