Tarim, a Sufi oasis in the desert

Set amid stunning desert landscapes of the Hadramawt Valley with its soaring cliffs, lush palm groves, and ancient mud-brick buildings, this town of 60,000, located 7½  east of Sana´a and less than an hour from Sibam, was founded in the 7th century and became a center of Sufism, known for its numerous mosques, ancient market, opulent late-19th and early-20th-century palaces. One landmarks not to miss is the imposing white 15th-century Al-Muhdhar Mosque.

Read more in my post 8 of Yemen´s Most Compelling Destinations.

 

James the Tenant

 

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