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National Museum of Yemen

المتحف الوطني اليمني
National Museum of Yemen in Sana'a.
National Museum of YemenLocation within Sanaa
Established	February 6, 1971 (1971-02-06)
Location	Sana'a, Yemen
Coordinates	15°21′21″N 44°12′23″E / 15.355898°N 44.206404°E / 15.355898; 44.206404
Type	Archaeological museum, Cultural museum

The National Museum of Yemen (Arabic: المتحف الوطني اليمني) in Sana'a, Yemen, was founded in 1971 in Dar al-Shukr (Palace of Gratefulness) which was one of the Yemeni Imam Palaces. It is located near Qubbat al-Mutawakkil Mosque dome in Al-Tahreer Square in the city center.

The Museum recently moved to a nearby building called Dar Al-Sada (Palace of Happiness). The relocation was made to the newly renovated Palace because it offers the necessary space to accommodate the increasing number of artifacts throughout the history of Yemen.

The museum contains artifacts of ancient Yemen collected from different archaeological sites. The National Museum consists of the four-story building and its room has been reserved for the presentation of rare artifacts and monuments. The exhibits include the artifacts of a Yemeni Imam, artifacts from Marib, ancient Kingdoms of Yemen, and artifacts from the Islamic States era.

Dar al-Shukr was converted into the National Heritage Museum in 1991 but has been closed for many years due to the lack of preparations and overhaul.

The museum housed over 30 thousand antiquity pieces as per 2007.

The museum closed in 2011 due to the Yemeni revolution and officially re-opened 12 years later in 2023.

Gallery

Sabaean Artifacts being presented in the museum:

See also

• List of museums in Yemen

References

1. "The National Museum of Yemen, Sana'a". unesdoc.unesco.org. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
2. "Dr. Tom's Traveling News and Trivia - National Museum in Sana'a, Yemen, reopens". Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
3. Almotamar.net -Yemen's National Museum houses 30 thousand antiquity pieces
4. AsiaNews.it. "The National Museum in Sana'a reopens, despite war and looting". www.asianews.it. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
5. "In pictures: Sana'a National Museum reopens after a decade". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2024-06-23.

External links

• Yemeni National Museum hosts exhibition featuring century of photos from the Arabian peninsula

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World Heritage Sites	Listed Historic Town of Zabid Old City of Sanaa Old Walled City of Shibam Socotra Archipelago Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba Tentative list Archaeological Site of Marib Historic City of Saada The Historic City of Thula The Madrasa Amiriya of Rada Jibla and its surroundings Jabal Haraz Jabal Bura Balhaf/Burum coastal area The Hawf Protected Area Sharma/Jethmun coastal area
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