Things to see and do Aden

It is dominated by a Turkish citadel that is still occupied by the army and, consequently, does not visit. Sira Island has become a place of residence for Yemen's presidency and influential personages. In 1994, President Ali Abdallah Saleh declared Yemen as the Capital Capital of Yemen. It was on the island of Sira that landed the English in 1839. The old port welcomes a fish market.

The port was called Steamer Point because the steamers, the steam liners on the road for India, went there. It was also the favorite neighborhood of the English. On the hill overlooking the harbour, there are a few colonial houses in Victorian style whose galleries give rise to the sea. We have to take a look at the small replica of Big Ben, whose clock finally stopped during the events of 1986: for 11 days, two opposing factions of the Socialist Party, belonging to two different tribes, were savagely killed here. The Soviets were not spared and much of the Soviet colony left South Yemen after this deadly outbreak of Violence.

Built by the Himyarites to collect rainwater, fuel Aden and protect the city of floods, these 20 tanks can contain up to 1 million gallons (4,54 English gallon = litres). They were dug in the rock and seen connected to each other by channels. A last pipe went in the center of the city to reject the plein to the sea. Used until the th century, they were later abandoned. Rediscovered by an English lieutenant, Lambert, the tanks were rehabilitated and re-fonctionnèrent during the British colonization. They were then abandoned, and the last pipe leading to the sea was destroyed to open lanes. In February 1993, torrential rains took over tanks, taking houses and causing significant damage in the city. Tanks are located in a planted park. A trail, then a staircase runs along the site and leads to the top of the mountain (which is a volcano). The railings of the staircase shall stop at the height of the third tank. Then, the stairs, with very worn stairs, spacer the vacuum: committing to it may be dangerous. In the small park, a kiosk sells water, tea and fresh drinks. The entrance is not paid but it is customary to give a tip to the custodian.

Al-Aydarus, patron saint of Aden, lived in the 1582 th century (died in). The mosque that honours it was rebuilt in the th century. His tomb is in a room in front of the prayer room. In the court, the first President of the Democratic Republic of the South was buried: Qahtan Shabi.

It is devoted to the fight against the English occupation and the socialist period. This museum, made at the time of the People's Republic, does not always present events from an absolutely historical angle.

The history of its creation begins with a wealthy Indian, Kaily Muncherjee, who, collector of antiques, is a grouping of beautiful objects in the country. He also buys many copies of objects but does not have sufficient knowledge to dissociate them from his real pieces. It is its collection that will provide the reserves of what will become the Aden Museum, built under Britain's protectorate.

In the first part, four rooms exhibit remarkable archaeological exhibits from the South-Arabiques kingdoms of Qataban, Saba, Hadramawt and Awsan. The Maquette model and some of the museum's parts travel with the exhibition "Yemen, the country of the Queen of Saba". A guide provides explanations in English. The second part, located in the adjoining building on the first floor, presents photos of Steamer Point, the model of a sambuk (fishing boat) and the conduct of a marriage. Finally, in the next room, you discover a mafradge, beautiful jewelry, musical instruments and antique clothing.

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