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Discover with
us the beauty and mystery of Arabia Felix
The Yemen - AL-YAMAN
- has in the historical
books various names.
The ancient geographers called the Yemen as "Arabia Felix".
In the Old Testament the Yemen is mentioned with the
synonyms - the South and the Queen of Sheba, the Queen
of the South and Queen Timna. People say, that the word AL-YAMAN
derives from the name of the king AYMAN IBN YA'RUB BEN
QAHTAN.
The old Arabic legends and even the Yemenis say that AL-YAMAN
derives from the word AL-YUMN (blessing and prosperity).
This meaning agrees with the name "Arabia Felix".
Others say the classification AL-YAMAN derives from yumna -
right from the Kaaba.... The Arabs orientate themselves
towards the right direction, because the right side is a
symbol of fortune.
Still some Yemenis always express with the word "AL-SHAM"
the North and with AL-YAMAN the South. Today the Yemen is
called "Republic of Yemen".
Since ancient times Yemen has enchanted
travelers, merchants, philosophers and kings with its secrets and its wealth.
This country in the south-west corner of the Arabian
Peninsula fascinates every visitor with the variety and the
contrasts of the vegetation, landscape, the architecture and
the people:
Gigantic mountains with villages like
fortresses on the top of the peaks
Picturesque urban settlements with houses
of clay, bricks and stone
Deserts and fertile valleys, magnificent
terraces and dreamlike beaches
Colorful markets with the sounds,
fragrances, and faces from 1001 Nights
When you visit Yemen child-dreams become to a personal experience.
You will meet the old wisdom and the art of the Land of the
Queen of Sheba everywhere – in the antique ruins, in the
mosques and on the facades of the houses.
The old history and rich tradition of the
Yemeni people are the sources of their identity, dignity, kindness and
hospitality.
We are pleased to invite you!
Enjoy with us this majestic country!
Anyone who likes adventure, culture,
sport and recreation is
WELCOME ! |