village Aden Yemen 1870

This rare historical photograph captures a scene from the city of Aden in the year 1870 offering a visual glimpse into southern Arabia during the 19th century. The image shows village

At the time, Aden was under British colonial rule, having been occupied by the British in January 1839 and later developed into a major port colony on the route to India. In contrast, northern Yemen, including Sana’a and its surroundings, was under the control of the Zaydi Imamate since 1826, ruled initially by Imam Abdullah bin Hamza and later by Imam Yahya.

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  • Year Taken 1870
  • Country Yemen
  • Photo #155
  • Published on Jun 12, 2025
  • Photo type PNG
  • Resolution 2425x1968
  • Photographer unknown
  • Category Cities & Villages
  • File size 3.3MB