the following pictures were taken on the way from Taez to Al Hodeida, and from Al Hodeida to Bajil and further on to Zabid. agriculture in this region includes bananas, papayas, mangos, corn, cotton, potatoes, etc.
camel being used for work on the fields.
little African-style huts forming a little village. these huts are typical for the region of Tihama.
a family has several of these huts, one where the family sleeps, one for the men to gather, one for potential guests, one for stocking agricultural goods.
many of the families living in these huts belong to the tribe Zaraniq, a famous tribe of warriors who fought against the influence of those from the high plateaus.
man with his children in front of his hut.
one big family.
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