On Structural Features of the Old City of Sana'a, Yemen

The Old City of Sana'a exhibits distinct structural features within its traditional neighborhood units known as harat. Comprising 56 harat, each contains key elements such as mosques, maqushama (green fields), houses, streets, and sharhat (small open squares). This study reveals how modernization, including the installation of water supply and sewerage systems, has significantly altered these traditional units politically, socially, and physically. The research highlights the impact of such changes on Sana'a's historic environment, emphasizing the need to preserve its unique urban fabric while adapting to contemporary demands.

YOSHIDA, M. (2010). ON STRUCTURAL FEATURES OF THE OLD CITY OF SANA’A, YEMEN. Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 75(657), 2747–2753. https://doi.org/10.3130/aija.75.2747