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It is considered as one of the Sheba oldest places in Al-Hadaba
or Al- Najd, and it is not far from the present big town, Marib
which located in the low lands. Sarwah town was existed in
Khawlan land which its history had a good connection with Sheba
Kingdom. The town was existed there due to the settlement policy
by Sheba Kingdom at that time (settling Sheba tribes and people
in specified areas). It was a kind of policy operated by Sheba
Kingdom in different areas in the Yemeni hills which were ruled
by other tribes and they were about to be as kingdoms.
They occupied the land
after departing the original citizen of that land, or they were
making some adjustments on the population nature in order to
achieve their goals, such as expanding their State and
protecting its borders. The Victory Art of Karb Al-watr Bin
Dhamar Ali is the best one which represents the Sheba Kingdom.
The settlement was done
after the 7th century. The town is bounded by old Marib in the
west, around 30km, in the north by Al-Mafatih land and the Road
of Al-Makdarah Mountain, in the south by Al-Ajarim Mountain, in
the east by Nusayib Al-Mahja and Al-Ashgari Mountain in the
west. The town was constructed on higher rocks in Athena Wadi
(river), its height is about 8m. It is surrounded by strong
boundary and huge defensive forts.
The town entry is located in the
southern direction, it is full of ruins, and it is built by the
same stones of the town boundary which no remains of it left
now, but very few. Sarwah in its present situation is as a small
village; the number of houses there are between 40 and 60. The
old town still keeps its constructions, such as the remains of
the fort in the west, some parts of it were not used in the
Islamic Period, in the north there is a construction which is
called by the people Balquis's Throne, and it was built of big
stones. The main remains there are: god temple and Al-Maqt (a
name of another temple) which is located at the east-south
corner of the town. The second important remain in the town is
the famous Victory Art.
It
a place which was known previously as a
historical break when it was used as a passageway for traders. It
has healthy springs and the constructions there is unique. It is
located in the south of the Capital Sana'a, and far from it around
250km, placed on
mountain mounds on paved routes which join Al-Dhalai with Lahj and
Aden through Dhamar province. It is surrounded with some other
provinces, namely: Al-baydha, Abyan, Lahj, Ibb and Taiz. The climate
is moderate in summer, but cols in winter at night. Mountains,
mounds and fruitful valleys are disseminated in this Province.
Tourist Places:
Al-Dalai city is
the administrative center of the province, where the old caravans
were moving from Aden to Sana'a, passing through it. Jihaf Mountain,
which is one of the famous mountains in Yemen, over looks this
province.
Demath Area is far
from Yarim region around 45km, and considered as one of the mineral
and natural springs in Yemen, they are around 48 ones, people go
there to get natural treatments. Due to those existed natural
springs there this region as visited by many foreign tourists. The
paved route in bana valley makes the reach to those places very
readily. Nowadays, many local people and visitors call on this site
to get treatment and relaxation. such as Amier Bin overpass, many
overpasses, schools, water tanks and mosques are related to this
individual.
Juban City is far
from Rada'a city around 55km and 35km from Qatabah district. It is
considered as one of the most historical cities of Sultans during
the Al-Tahiraya State rule.
Agriculture:
Agriculture
activities are are long-drawn-out through some valleys which have a
very distance. Fields and greenish strips are disseminated there.
The agriculture products are: wheat, corm, some fruits little coffee
trees and grapes in those valleys, bees supply food from the grapes.
After the Yemeni reunification, Al-Dalai province achieved
tremendous constructions and provide with modern services and
tourist sites.
It is one the Northern
provinces in Yemen which has a unique and wonderful tourism
activity, such historical places, Islamic sites and the
distinguished traditional products. The relief is different
there.
This province is located in
the eastern south part of what is known at present as Qa' Al-Sahan.
In the ancient times the houses were built on Talmas Mountain
which is far from the now town a bout 3 km. Old Sa'da is
surrounded by an elderly boundary which has numerous overlooks
and three gates. The architectural nature is unique comparing
with other historical cities. Most of the constructions are
built of clay and mud. This city was existed in the 3 A.H. (9th
Cent.) with the purpose of offering different services to
assist the pilgrims and others who passed by at that time, and
it was designed by Imam Al-Hadi Yahya Bin Al-husian.
The administrative centre
in the province is far from the capital around 242 km. It
includes heights, range of mountains, plains and fertile
valleys. There are wonderful and tourists woodlands in the
province. These woodlands begin from Khawlan Bin Jaber Mountains
in the south whose height is about 2800 m. Passing through Jama'
Mountains and Razah, Sahar and Hamdan Mountains. The best
tourist regions are the greenish. steps in khatfa area.
The climate there is
moderate in Summer, the temperature is 18° - 25°, and 15° in
winter. Many fertile lands are found there, grapes,
pomegranates, plums and different types of figs are planted.
Sad'a is known previously
and presently in making traditional iron swards, also previously
was common in making plough and dying tools, iron plates,
silvery item and wooden items still made now.
One of the main milestones in
Sad'a is Al-Hadi Mosque which dated back to the 9th Cent., it is
considered as one of the old mosques in Yemen. The best famous
castles and forts there are Al-Sanara Castle, Al-Sama Castle and
Razah Castle. Um Liyla Fort is considered as one of the main
tourist sites.
It is an ancient place and
seaport known in Yemen and it is located in the south of Taiz
Province, far from it around 94km.
It was mentioned in
Himyarate engravings that this town is one of the oldest
seaports. It was known as Makn. Moca (Makha) town played a
significant and and historical role before Islam appearance and
after. Moca name was mentioned on very ancient Yemeni engravings
in Yemen, such as king, named Yousif Asar whom was reputed as
Thee Naws. This king directed his army to Makn, he fought the
Ethiopian troops there, and has taken their church in Makn.
Yousif was Jewish. That engraving dated back to the pre period
of the Ethiopian colony in Yemen in 522. The name of Makn town
got this name before Islam period, and Moca seaport belonged to
Himyarate State king, Karb Al-Watr, the king of Dafar.
Moca was exposed to many military
campaigns; the main one was the Portugal campaign which was
scattered at the beginning of the 10th Century on Yemeni coasts.
That campaign was the main reason to make Othman rule and
British colony got competition to capture it. The first one had
many military campaigns to occupy Moca. Then, Portugal troops
were sent out by them. Dr. Sharaf Al-dean mentioned in his book,
"Yemen through History" that Othman State occupied Moca town in
954 A.H. Moca was considered as a military region to start their
attacks against Portugal troops. Moca stared getting prosperous
activities, such as trading activity after Othamn troops left in
1640, and in the 17th Cent. the town became on the top. The
historian, Al-Wasi, stated that the name Moca is used currently
in Europe for the best coffee, Mocca coffee. |
