Yemen. North of Sana'a is a beautiful array of two Sahhar mountain (2306 m) and Mafluk (2215 m), and around - the green land of Wadi Vaara, famous for its mild subtropical climate. It also houses one of the main attractions of the northern part of the country - a village-fortress Shikhar (163 km north of Sanaa), located on top of the mountain height of 2160 meters, and therefore practically impregnable. Over its long history of this place was the headquarters of the resistance forces and the Turks during the XVI-XVII centuries, and the headquarters of the Royalists during the Civil War of 60s. The village is actually made up of two parts, each of which is crowned with its own mountain peak.

Deep gorge separates the village and connects two parts of it only old bridge Sahhar (Shikhar), built in the XVII century, and with the amazing engineering calculations. A simple architecture Shikhar harmony with the stunning landscapes surrounding area - the sun scorched mountains and gleaming green valleys, which are clean and dry air locally visible for miles neighborhood.

Shikhar lies on top of the mountain height of 2160 meters and almost unapproachable, so before it is actively used to house military headquarters. Now to the village and the bridge, respectively, too hard to get there: Road disgusting. Night at Shikhar is a bit scary: electricity not used and not to be killed, people are walking around with a headlamp.

 On the fragments of the two sides of the valley can be seen that this is not the first set here Bridge. In ancient times there were two different villages belonging to a gentleman, and the bridge was needed to move.

Shihamsky bridge became a national symbol of Yemen, his image adorns e coin worth 10 riyals. But to visit the village is not only because of the great miracle of architecture. The road uphill and bring a lot of memorable experiences and gives amazing views. To get here is not easy - even from the capital will take at least 8 hours in relative proximity to Sana'a (140 km, of which 120 - on the highway).