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old fortified wall, on the southern extremity of the walled city. Its current appearance dates to the 17th century, having been designed by Sam the son of Noah. Today, it is the most ornate of the gates of Sana's Old City. Passengers travelling southward,
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due to its unique architectural characteristics, most notably expressed in its multi-storey buildings decorated with geometric patterns.
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is located about 300 yards from the Yemen Gate. The old city of Sana'a is listed as a
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were made by Jewish artisans during the period of the monarchy under the Imams.
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Scenes of Sana'a - Yihye Haybi's
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117:qamariyyah
29:Yemen Gate
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144:Opposite
114:alabaster
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465:Kaminahu
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311:Heritage
110:Old City
62:en route
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525:Timna
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460:Haram
440:Awwam
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