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A fertile valley stretching 15 km and 3-5 km wide, rising 2,200 metres above sea level, famous for its agricultural terraces over 1,000 years old and its pomegranate and grape orchards.
Nature and agriculture
A fertile valley stretching 15 km and 3-5 km wide, rising 2,200 metres above sea level. Famous for its agricultural terraces over 1,000 years old, and pomegranate, grape and peach orchards irrigated by the traditional aflaj system.
Landmarks within the valley
- Dar al-Hajar (the valley’s most famous landmark)
- Traditional farming villages: al-Hatib, Bayt al-Nukhayf, al-Mansura
- Seasonal springs: Ayn al-Jamal, Ayn al-Hatib, Ayn al-Qifl
- Stone terraces built of black basalt stones
- Pomegranate orchards blooming in April and fruiting in September
Stretching 15 km north-west of SanaaAgricultural terraces over 1,000 years oldIrrigated by the traditional aflaj systemHome to the famous Dar al-Hajar
