Strategically located on the Arabian peninsula, and stretched between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, Yemen stands poised to take its place among the major players of the region.

Many think of Yemen as an exotic country, a world of a "thousand and one nights." In many ways they are right. Yemen is exotic, with its lovely markets, ancient cities, mountain fortress villages, and centuries old terraces. Built from local materials, mud, brick, and stone, the architecture of Yemen is unique. It is in total harmony with the environment. From the highest tower-houses to the smallest cottages,...