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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Sana'a

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Sana'a, Yemen

Updated December 14, 2018
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Yemen's "Stone Palace" looks like it was carved right out of the tall stone column on which it is built.
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