Things to see and do Tarim

Created in 1972, it contains 14 000 books and manuscripts, many of which are very old. They are all listed in a file and classified by subjects in the cabinets: Koran, history, medicine, religion, etc. In showcases, the manuscripts of the H. The library is open in the morning. Note that the shoes must be removed to enter.

It was restored in 1915 and its minaret, 60 metres high, is the highest in southern Yemen. Like the rest of the buildings in the city, the mosque is made of wood for its structure and would take for its construction material.

A former palace built in an overflow (or mud) and covered with a thick layer of lime that mixes Indonesian style and that of Hadramawt. In one of the rooms, in the form of panels, the various manufacturing processes for this typical architecture of Yemen are explained. The museum essentially presents a beautiful collection of objects, most of which are imported: a French rifle stamped Marseille 1874, old phones and Gramophone, old currencies and a philatelic collection. Also noted are ceramics of the region, jewellery and clothing. The man who hosts speaks French and is pleased to guide and answer questions: he loves his country and performs his function with passion. The other rooms highlight the parts of the palace that are more or less intact. See in particular that with the ceiling mirrors, really splendid. Finally, you will have a very interesting view of the city.