Yemen Tour Guide: Manakha Last updated on
Monday 26th April 2010
An important Turkish stronghold in days gone by.
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Overview
History
Ancient civilisations
Christianity, Judaism, Islam & the dynasties
British & Turkish domination
Civil war
Separate states & unification
Geography...
A typical mountain village on the way to the coast -- a once famous centre during Turkish rule.
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