From the blog of Judy Lash Balint at The Times of Israel
Shahara bridge buildt to fight turkish invaders. The legend says that the local people can remove the bridge in few minutes in case of imminent danger! Le fameux pont de Shaharah, au nord de Sanaa (6 heures de routes dont 1 de tape cul, à savoir!).Il parait que les habitants du village peuvent demonter le pont en quelques minutes en cas de danger.Il a été contruit il y a 200 ans pour lutter contre les invasions turques.Le precipices est de 200 metres...Impressionnant. © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue.com
The exhibit is the first time that the manuscript of Moreh Nevuchim, meaning Guide to the Perplexed, will be available for the public to see.
Highlight of Yemenite Cultural Heritage… by Aviva Klein-Franke First published in: San’a‘ – History and Cultural Heritage, Volume 2, 2005 Historically, it was the ancient frankincense trade that brought fame to southern Arabia. There were also other components of Yemenite culture that contributed to the wealth of Yemen: architecture, mining of precious metals, production of […]
General view of the Rosh Haayin campsite set up for the 25,000 Yemenite Jews being transferred from Yemen into Israel. Here in pitched tent - each tent accommodating 10 - the average size of the...
The beautiful desert eyes of a Yemenite-Jewish woman in Sadaa, Yemen.
.נפתלי הילגר בחברת בני משפחת כובני בעיר סעדה, תימן (Photo Credit: נפתלי הילגר)
Chains or necklaces are a huge part of the ancient Yemeni Jewish bridal outfit! So much so that you can't see her neck if you tried.
