Adventure destination
Yemen
Yemen has some of Arabia's most dramatic mountain scenery, especially in the Haraz and western highlands, but travel is heavily constrained by security and access. For now it is not a realistic consumer trekking market for most travelers.
Regions
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Places in Yemen
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Old Walled City of Shibam
Historic Town of Zabid
Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib
Mountains
Jabal an Nabi Shu'ayb
Harras of Dhamar
Jabal Tiyal
Harra of Arhab
Jebel Saber
Jabal al-'Awd
Shaharah
Furḑat Niham
Areas in Yemen
Browse all country mountainsLinked landscapes
Cross-border or multi-purpose areas connected to Yemen.UNESCO World Heritage in Yemen
Published UNESCO World Heritage locations linked to Yemen.
Cultural
In danger
1993
Historic Town of Zabid
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Yemen. Inscribed in 1993.
- Countries Yemen
- Place Historic Town of Zabid
Cultural
In danger
2023
Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Yemen. Inscribed in 2023.
- Countries Yemen
- Place Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib
Cultural
In danger
1986
Old City of Sana'a
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Yemen. Inscribed in 1986.
- Countries Yemen
- Place Old City of Sana'a
Cultural
In danger
1982
Old Walled City of Shibam
UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Yemen. Inscribed in 1982.
- Countries Yemen
- Place Old Walled City of Shibam
Natural
2008
Socotra Archipelago
UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to Yemen. Inscribed in 2008.
- Countries Yemen
- Area Socotra Archipelago