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SEARCH THE ADEN HISTORICAL ARCHIVE

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Rare photographs, documents, postcards, maps, stamps, sketches, media, historical figures and archival records preserving the legacy of Aden (1839–1967).

What can you search for?

Search by district, neighbourhood, street, landmark, building, institution, historical site, or place name — from Aden, Crater, Steamer Point and Tawahi to Maalla, Khormaksar, Sheikh Othman, Little Aden, Falaise, Gold Mohur, Sira Island, Telegraph Bay, Ras Marshaq, Prince of Wales Pier, Elephant Bay, Tawila Water Tanks, BP Refinery, Caltex, RAF, churches, schools, temples, mosques, hospitals, bazaars, clubs, barracks, markets and much more.

You can also search using alternative or historical spellings, such as:

Sheikh Othman / Sheikh Osman • Sira / Seera / Siera • Bazaar / Bazar • Ihsan / Ehsan • Bandar Sheikh / Bander Sheikh