Shaharah Suspension Bridge
Shaharah District, west of Amran
Explore landmarkThe Yemen Guide | Amran Governorate
Amran Governorate is the guardian of northern Yemen and its historic gateway to Marib and Saada. It is known for its breathtaking mountain nature crowned with towering peaks, hiding architectural treasures such as the suspended Shaharah Bridge, the city of Thula and its mighty fortress.
It was and remains a vital corridor for caravans; its mountain chain forms the backbone of its nature, bestowing breathtaking landscapes and deep valleys such as Wadi Kharid. Its greatness lies in the diversity of its heritage, from the formidable mountain fortresses built by the imams over centuries, to the walled historic cities that speak the arts of Yemeni architecture, up to Shaharah. The governorate is a unique model of interaction between humans and a harsh mountain environment: its people developed a precise system of terraced farming and water management through dams and stone channels. Today Amran remains a living storehouse of Yemen’s cultural and natural heritage and a witness to the ingenuity of its people across the ages.
