Take a look at one of Yemen's most famous monuments
STORY: This ‘Rock Palace’ is believed to be
one of Yemen’s most famous monuments
Locator: Sanaa, Yemen
Dar al-Hajar is popular because of its
architectural and historical significance
(Naif Qubban, Visitor)
“A wonderful architecture. I believe this kind of architecture does not exist anywhere in the world, like it exists in Yemen. Yemenis are masters of architecture, in the past and in the present days.”
The towering formation was built in the 1930s
as a royal summer home for a former ruler
It has survived the conflict in Yemen
Visitors can climb to the top of the
building to check out the surrounding views
