The city of Baraqish was known as Yathul in ancient times. This city was the capital of the Minaean Kingdom around 400 BC. It is located about 30 km north from the Marib dam and must be accessed by 4 wheel drive. (Picture used with permission. Copyright Ryo YAMANA. Please visit his site: Fiddler’s Photo Album to view more pictures from Yemen)
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