National Museum of Yemen

The National Museum of Yemen (Arabic: المتحف الوطني اليمني) in Sana'a, Yemen, was founded in 1971[2] in Dar al-Shukr (Palace of Gratefulness) which was one of the Yemeni Imam Palaces. It is located near Qubbat al-Mutawakkil Mosque dome in Al-Tahreer Square in the city center.

National Museum of Yemen
المتحف الوطني اليمني
National Museum of Yemen in Sana'a.
National Museum of Yemen
Location within Sanaa
EstablishedFebruary 6, 1971 (1971-02-06)[1]
LocationSana'a, Yemen
Coordinates15.355898°N 44.206404°E / 15.355898; 44.206404
TypeArchaeological museum, Cultural museum

The Museum recently moved to a nearby building called Dar Al-Sada (Palace of Happiness). The relocation was made to the newly renovated Palace because it offers the necessary space to accommodate the increasing number of artifacts throughout the history of Yemen.

The museum contains artifacts of ancient Yemen collected from different archaeological sites. The National Museum consists of the four-story building and its room has been reserved for the presentation of rare artifacts and monuments. The exhibits include the artifacts of a Yemeni Imam, artifacts from Marib, ancient Kingdoms of Yemen, and artifacts from the Islamic States era.

Dar al-Shukr was converted into the National Heritage Museum in 1991 but has been closed since years ago due to the lack of preparations and overhaul.

The museum housed over 30 thousand antiquity pieces as per 2007.[3]

An estimated 70% of the museum's collection is believed to be lost as of June 2021, due to the ongoing conflict with and bombarding by Saudi Arabia, which has also led to looting. [4]

The museum closed in 2011 due to the civil war, and officially re-opened 12 years later in 2023. [5][6]

Sabaean Artifacts being presented in the museum:

See also

References
  1. "The National Museum of Yemen, Sana'a". unesdoc.unesco.org. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  2. "Dr. Tom's Traveling News and Trivia - National Museum in Sana'a, Yemen, reopens". Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
  3. Almotamar.net -Yemen's National Museum houses 30 thousand antiquity pieces
  4. "As war destroys Yemen's present, museums struggle to preserve its past". Reuters. June 14, 2021.
  5. AsiaNews.it. "The National Museum in Sana'a reopens, despite war and looting". www.asianews.it. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  6. "In pictures: Sana'a National Museum reopens after a decade". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
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