Yemen's capital, Sanaa, is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with a history stretching back over two and a half millennia. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Sanaa's unique architectural heritage — its towering mud-brick houses, intricate stained-glass windows, and ancient mosques — reflects centuries of trade, faith, and political change. From the Sabaean era to the Islamic conquest and the medieval Rasulid period, Sanaa has been a vital crossroads of the incense route and a center of learning. Along the way, we uncover the city's role in the spread of Islam, the rise of the Zaydi imamate, and the challenges of preserving its UNESCO-listed old town today. Join us as we walk through the narrow alleys of Sanaa's Old City and trace the layers of history embedded in its walls.
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