The Gates of Seiyoun
Wady Hadhramout is known for its intricately and exquisitely made windows and doors; mainly - wooden. Of late, more and more houses have steel and aluminum windows and doors; and gates. Recently on a visit to Seiyoun, I managed to take a few photos of some of the finest gates I saw around there. All these gates, are the main entrances in to walled homes. All made of steel - except the one in the middle which is made of wood.
Seiyoun, the town of date palm trees and green gardens; and narrow streets, filled with scents of spices - has many imposing buildings with excellent examples of clay brick architecture, which Wadi Hadhramout is famed for. Some of the most beautiful mosques and minarets in Hadhramout are in Seiyoun. And: some of the most imposing gates.
4 comments:
Lovely post and pictures Omar. I so want to travel to Yemen!
Yemen is changing rapidly. With 'modenization': beautiful, old Yemeni traditions are disppearing fast. Before: wooden windows, doors and gates were hand made - now, machines do most of the work. These gates were mainly shaped using machines; still, they reatain a touch of the old style.
You are always most welcome to Yemen!
Beautiful gates! Are the gates made for homes or businesses?? They are truly amazing! Ramadhan kareem to you and your family. sf
SF - great to read your comment after such a long time.
The gates are for private homes. There are many more, especially in Tarim, just as beautiful.
Ramadhan Mubarak!
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