Saturday, September 1, 2012

On Ancient Grounds : My Visit Home in Pictures

The iconic Dar Al Hajar

Dar Al Hajar - Famous as the residence of the Imam Yahya

Dar Al Hajar

The Yemen Flag at a Military Checkpoint on the way to Wadi Dahr

Children at Souq Al Melh in Old Sanaa

Old Sanaa

A busy time two days before Eid at Bab Al Yemen

Grapes from our land in Bani Hushaish.  Yemen's agricultural advantage is being wiped out by the growth of Qat replacing crops that can make Yemen the Fruit Basket of the region

A tree over 50 years old still providing the most delicious grapes

Yemen's forgotten children - a young girl from Al Rawda area which is one of the poorest areas in Sanaa 

Yemen's forgotten Children - These children live in a state which is alarmingly below the poverty line. Their tales of hunger and struggle brought sadness to my heart


A peak through a window on the 3rd floor of Dar Al Hajar

Souq Al Melh is famous for its Sliver and Jewelry 

A man witha cheek full of Qat selling 3aseebs / Jambiyas in Souq Al Melh

Fabrics Market deep into the Souq's alleys