Fun facts about Sana'a
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The first known text mentioning Sanaa dates back to the 5th century BCE.
Sana'a
Yemen
Sanaa, officially the Sanaa Municipality, is the capital and largest city of Yemen. The city is the capital of the Sanaa Governorate, but is not part of the governorate, as it forms a separate administrative unit.
From the “Toponymy” section
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Sanaa was founded by the Kingdom of Saba in the 1st century CE as a secondary capital.
Sana'a
Yemen
Sanaa, officially the Sanaa Municipality, is the capital and largest city of Yemen. The city is the capital of the Sanaa Governorate, but is not part of the governorate, as it forms a separate administrative unit.
From the “History” section
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Sanaa is located on a plain over 2,200m above sea level, bordered by cliffs and mountains.
Sana'a
Yemen
Sanaa, officially the Sanaa Municipality, is the capital and largest city of Yemen. The city is the capital of the Sanaa Governorate, but is not part of the governorate, as it forms a separate administrative unit.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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Sanaa's Old City is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been inhabited for more than 2,500 years.
Sana'a
Yemen
Sanaa, officially the Sanaa Municipality, is the capital and largest city of Yemen. The city is the capital of the Sanaa Governorate, but is not part of the governorate, as it forms a separate administrative unit.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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The musical style al-Ghina al-San'ani, associated with Sanaa, was designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003.
Sana'a
Yemen
Sanaa, officially the Sanaa Municipality, is the capital and largest city of Yemen. The city is the capital of the Sanaa Governorate, but is not part of the governorate, as it forms a separate administrative unit.
From the “Culture” section
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