Dar al-Hajjar Restoration
Sana'a, Yemen
A pre-Islamic structure which was rebuilt in the 17th century as the summer residence of Imam Yahya, and renovated in the 1930's. It has been fully restored in 1997 as a tourist and cultural site. A new restaurant has been added. It is a typical Yemeni palatial structure constructed from mud. Today it is used for gatherings and as a tourist attraction.

Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Location
Sana'a, Yemen
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Events
17th c., restored 1997
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Variant Names
Dar al Hajjar
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Summer Residence of Imam Yahya
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Building Usages
palatial
public/cultural