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Old City of Sana'a

Also known as Old City of Sana, Old Sana'a

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Location

Where it sits, and what is around it

Old City of Sana'a is in Sanaa. The nearest other World Heritage site is Ancient Saba, Marib, about 120 km away.

Nearest towns and cities

  • Sanaa · about 2,008,000 peopleat the site
  • Hajjah · about 208,000 peopleabout 75 km north-west
  • Dhamar · about 191,000 peopleabout 90 km south
  • Rida · about 45,000 peopleabout 120 km south-east
  • Al Hudaydah · about 780,000 peopleabout 150 km south-west
  • Ibb · about 235,000 peopleabout 150 km south
Old City of Sana'aSanaa10 km
The site is ringed; towns and other World Heritage sites are shown for context.

Nearby World Heritage sites

The nearest neighbours, as the crow flies

Map of Old City of Sana'a and the 5 nearest World Heritage sitesAncient Saba, Marib1Historic Town of Zabid2Ḥimā Cultural Area3Old Walled City of Shibam4'Uruq Bani Ma'arid5Old City of Sana'a
Markers: square cultural, circle natural, diamond mixed.

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