Rock dwellings and other Thila, Yemen Off The Beaten Path Tips

On the mountain behind Thila you can find several examples of dwellings. Some are simple holes, others look more elaborate, all are carved (naturally, too) into bare rock.

I believe that they are now used for starage but in the past they had different uses, including temporary shelter to people in need and nomads. Some of these dwellings must have known a more permanent use since occasionally you can find caves with plastered
walls, carvings, and niches.

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