ʿIrrān
ʿIrrān is an archaeological site in Hamdan District, Sanaa Governorate and has an elevation of 2,588 metres. ʿIrrān is situated nearby to the village Haz, as well as near Al-Munaqqab.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Haz and Al-Munaqqab.
Haz
Village
Haz is a large village in Hamdan District of Sanaa Governorate, Yemen. It is an old settlement, with archaeological remains dating back to the pre-Islamic period, and it is also mentioned by name in pre-Islamic inscriptions.
Al-Munaqqab
Village
Al-Munaqqab is a village in Hamdan District of Sanaa Governorate, Yemen. It lies to the north of the road between Sanaa and Shibam Kawkaban, and is built on a small hill of porous volcanic rock, with some houses being built directly into the hillside. Al-Munaqqab is situated 6 km south of ʿIrrān.
Bayt al-Qunayyah
Village
Sanaa, also spelled San'a' or Sana, is a governorate of Yemen. The capital is Sanaa, which is also the national capital. However, the city of Sanaa is not part of the governorate but instead forms the separate governorate of Amanat Al-Asemah. Bayt al-Qunayyah is situated 6 km east of ʿIrrān.
ʿIrrān
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “‘Irran”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Hamdan District, Sanaa Governorate, Yemen, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
15.525° or 15° 31′ 30″ northLongitude
44.00278° or 44° 0′ 10″ eastElevation
2,588 metres (8,491 feet)Open location code
7H76G2G3+24GeoNames ID
11428797
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover ʿIrrān from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Bayt Ghufr and Al Faridah.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Al Waḩdah aş Şiḩḩīyah Bayt Ghufr and Wādī al Ghalīl.
Yemen: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Sana’a, Aden, Socotra, and Shibam.
Curious Archaeological Sites to Discover
Uncover intriguing archaeological sites from every corner of the globe.