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Saba Yemen
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
General Authority for Antiquities condemns historic dome destruction of Virgin Mary in Al-Dhale'
Sana'a – Saba: The General Authority for Antiquities and Museums in Sana'a expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the crime of bombing the historic Dome of the Virgin Mary, an archaeological landmark located in the Al-Sharifa area, which is under the control of the aggression mercenaries in Al-Dhale' province. In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the Authority clarified that the dome is not a place of worship but rather an archaeological site containing centuries-old tombs, representing a rare architectural masterpiece and a historical symbol. The Authority called on international organizations concerned with the protection of human heritage to assume their responsibilities regarding the systematic targeting and deliberate destruction of Yemeni heritage. It stressed that such actions constitute a crime against Yemeni history and civilization. The Authority warned that the continued silence of the international community in the face of these violations encourages further tampering with Yemen's cultural and humanitarian heritage. It also called for holding those responsible for this criminal act accountable. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
15-06-2025
- General
- Saba Yemen
General Authority for Antiquities confirms Bronze Statues remain in National Museum in Sana'a
Sana'a – SABA: The General Authority for Antiquities and Museums confirmed that the two bronze statues, which social media posts claimed had been taken out of the country, are preserved in the National Museum in Sana'a. In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (SABA), the Authority appreciated the concern of all those dedicated to preserving Yemeni heritage. It called on everyone to verify the accuracy and credibility of any news related to antiquities and to refer to the official authority—the General Authority for Antiquities—to confirm any information before publishing, in order to maintain credibility and avoid spreading rumors. The statement noted that some social media platforms had recently circulated a post claiming that two Yemeni antiquities (bronze statues) had been taken out of the country, relying on old published photos of the artifacts. It clarified that the two statues in question are preserved in the National Museum in Sana'a, registered under numbers (263 YM and 264 YM), and are currently displayed in the museum's exhibition halls. The Authority explained that the circulated photos are of the same statues but were taken years ago before restoration work. One of the statues appears in the images with fractures in the neck and right hand. The statement called on anyone with information about looted antiquities or archaeological sites to contact the Authority via its email (info@ or through its official social media pages. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
11-06-2025
- Saba Yemen
Crowds flock to Sana'a museums during Eid holiday
Sana'a - Saba: During the Eid al-Adha holiday, the National Museum and the Popular Heritage Museum in he capital Sana'a saw a significant increase in visitors. The General Authority for Antiquities and Museums reported a higher-than-expected turnout. Visitors came to explore Yemen's rich cultural and historical exhibits that showcase its ancient heritage. The large attendance reflects a rising public interest in preserving and appreciating national identity. The Authority noted that museums are becoming popular educational and recreational destinations, especially during holidays. This trend highlights growing community awareness of the value of cultural institutions in Yemen. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
07-06-2025
- Saba Yemen
National Museum in Sana'a to offer free admission all week starting Sunday
Sana'a – Saba: The General Authority for Antiquities and Museums announced on Saturday that the National Museum in the capital Sana'a will open its doors to visitors free of charge starting tomorrow, Sunday, the third day of Eid al-Adha, and will remain free throughout the week, with the exception of Friday. According to a statement, the museum will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily. This initiative is a celebratory and promotional measure aimed at broadening access and enabling visitors to appreciate Yemen's rich cultural, historical, and civilizational heritage Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
28-05-2025
- General
- Saba Yemen
Jawf Cities in Issue 27 of Raydan Magazine
Sana'a (Saba) – The General Authority for Antiquities and Museums recently published Issue 27 of the peer-reviewed Raydan Magazine, which includes a collection of archaeological studies and research on the cities of Jawf. In the editorial, Authority Chairman Ibad Al-Hayal explained that the Authority is steadily moving toward collecting and studying sources of ancient Yemeni history, particularly inscriptions written in the Musnad and Zabur scripts. Facebook Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
