Old Sana'a
The oldest continuously inhabited city, a World Heritage site with Qamariya windows.
Protecting Yemen's Heritage...
And Crafting a Sustainable Tourism Future
A leading national platform for preserving Yemeni cultural identity and promoting sustainable tourism through research, consulting, digital archiving, and international partnerships.
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Buildings that TellAncestral Tales.
From the mud skyscrapers of Hadhramaut to the Qamariya windows in Sana'a — a journey through seven architectural wonders crafted by Yemenis over centuries.
Shibam Hadhramaut
The Manhattan of the Desert, mud skyscrapers dating back five centuries.
Dar al-Hajar
A suspended palace on a rock in Wadi Dhar.
Cairo Castle
A towering mountain fortress guarding the memory of Taiz.
Seiyun Palace
A towering white sultan palace amidst palm oases.
Zabid City
The city of science and minarets, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Marib Dam
An immortal Sabaean achievement telling the story of the Saba civilization.
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Pioneering Heritage Protection,Passionate About the Future.
The Yemeni Center for Heritage and Tourism is a specialized national platform for protecting Yemen's cultural heritage and promoting sustainable tourism. We work through studies, consulting, training, and international partnerships to build bridges between the depth of the past and the horizons of the future.
- Documenting and archiving archaeological sites using modern technologies
- Developing sustainable cultural and eco-tourism strategies
- Qualifying specialized cadres according to international standards
Eight Pillars of
Specialized Expertise.
Integrated solutions combining deep knowledge of Yemeni heritage with the latest international practices.
All Services
Heritage Consulting
Technical evaluation for archaeological sites and internationally approved protection plans.
Tourism Studies
Feasibility research and in-depth market studies for sustainable tourism projects.
Training & Qualification
Capacity building programs for tourism personnel and heritage site managers.
Project Development
Design and development of cultural tourism products with an authentic Yemeni identity.
Documentation & Archiving
3D scanning and digital archiving to protect endangered heritage.
Cultural Events
Organizing exhibitions and festivals that highlight the depth of Yemeni identity locally and internationally.
Community Awareness
Educational campaigns and programs to consolidate heritage culture among generations.
Tourism Investment
Connecting investors with real opportunities that achieve profitability and preserve identity.
Yemen is Much Deeper
Than You Imagine.
Socotra Island
«The Galapagos of the Indian Ocean» — The island of mythical trees and home to over 700 globally unique plant and animal species.
The Immortal Mocha Coffee
Arts and Architecture
From the silver Jambiya to Himyarite inscriptions, Sana'ani music, and gold-threaded garments.
Latest News & Events
Our Partnersin the Journey
We are proud of our partnership with leading international and regional organizations concerned with heritage protection and tourism.
UNESCO
ICOMOS
ICOM
World Bank
ALECSO
AKDN
GIZ
UNDP
EU
ISESCO
UN-Habitat
AFD
What They Say About Us
The Yemeni Center presents a role model in combining architectural authenticity and modern management of heritage sites.
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Dr. Laila Al-Rashidi
Deep experience and rare passion. Working with them on the Shibam study was a turning point in understanding mud architecture.
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Marco Vinci
Their training programs restored confidence to an entire generation of Yemeni cadres in the cultural tourism sector.
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Mr. Sami Al-Absi
Join Us in
Protecting Yemen's Memory.
Be part of a national journey to revive one of the greatest human civilizations, and craft sustainable tourism worthy of Arabia Felix.