Bab al-Yemen. Sana'a, Yemen.

Bab al-Yemen. Sana'a, Yemen.

The main gate to Yemen's capitol city of Sana'a is usually crowded.

Sana'a, Yemen

Sana'a, Yemen

The capital city's unique architecture is appreciated worldwide.

The Rock Palace. Yemen

The Rock Palace. Yemen

This 1930s palace was the former summer residence of a Yemen Imam (spiritual leader).

Shibam, Yemen

Shibam, Yemen

This mud brick city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is called the "Manhattan of the Desert."

Aynat, Yemen

Aynat, Yemen

Women stroll to a place of worship in the desert.

Bedouin Guide. The Empty Quarter, Yemen

Bedouin Guide. The Empty Quarter, Yemen

Our guide points the way across the Empty Quarter.

Road to Shahara. Yemen

Road to Shahara. Yemen

The narrow road to the mountaintop village of Sahara is treacherous.

Shahara. Yemen

Shahara. Yemen

The views from this mountaintop village are striking at dawn.

The Bridge at Shahara. Yemen

The Bridge at Shahara. Yemen

This 17th-century marvel of engineering connects Shahara with other villages.

Gentleman from Sana'a. Yemen

Gentleman from Sana'a. Yemen

This man sports traditional dress, including a jambiya (curved knife) and meshedda (head shawl).

Women Farmers. Shibam, Yemen

Women Farmers. Shibam, Yemen

Desert women wear straw hats called madhallas for sun protection and ventilation.

Jambiya Vendors. Sana'a, Yemen

Jambiya Vendors. Sana'a, Yemen

Ceremonial curved daggers, called jambiyas (or djambiyas), are made from a variety of materials.

Night Market. Sana'a, Yemen

Night Market. Sana'a, Yemen

Night markets are places where locals enjoy socializing and shopping.

Al-Hajjarah, Yemen

Al-Hajjarah, Yemen

12th-century Al-Hajjarah is located in the Haraz Mountains.

Al Mudhar Mosque. Tarim, Yemen

Al Mudhar Mosque. Tarim, Yemen

The mosque, built in the early 20th century, has the tallest minaret in Arabia.

Farmer with Camel. Sana'a, Yemen

Farmer with Camel. Sana'a, Yemen

Farmers still use camel-drawn plows in some areas of Yemen.

Bedouin Driver, Empty Quarter. Yemen.

Bedouin Driver, Empty Quarter. Yemen.

Vintage Toyota Land Cruisers have mostly replaced camels in the desert.

Sa'da, Yemen

Sa'da, Yemen

The town of Sa'da has long been known for its nearby arms market.

Gentleman with Jambiya, Rifle & Qat. Marib, Yemen

Gentleman with Jambiya, Rifle & Qat. Marib, Yemen

This man, like many in Yemen, chews qat (or khat), a mild stimulant.

Jewelry. Shibam, Yemen

Jewelry. Shibam, Yemen

Yemen's silver jewelry has been made by Bedouins for centuries.