The video showcases Aden, an ancient city in Yemen, built on a volcanic crater, with a strategic location that made it a coveted hub for international trade. The city has a rich history, with various civilizations and empires, including the British, leaving their mark. The video highlights Aden's unique cultural heritage, including its mixed population of Arabs, Indians, Pakistanis, and Somalis, and its traditional cuisine, such as Zurbian and Adani tea. The narrator visits historic sites, including the Aden tanks, a water system built during the Kingdom of Sheba, and Little Ben's clock, a miniature version of Big Ben in London. The video concludes with a reflection on Aden's past glory as a major port and its potential to regain its strength and glory days.
1. Aden is an ancient city built on top of a volcanic crater.
2. Aden is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea.
3. Somalia and Socotra are located in the direction of Aden.
4. Aden has a mixed population of Arabs, Indians, Pakistanis, and Somalis.
5. Aden is an Arab city with a population of over one million, mostly Yemeni Arabs.
6. The city of Aden was an important trade center during the British colonial era.
7. The British occupied Aden in 1839 and used it as a military base and trade station for 128 years.
8. Aden was called the Gibraltar of the East during the British colonial era.
9. Aden was also called the Eye of Yemen.
10. The city of Aden has a strategic location that makes it coveted for controlling international trade outlets in the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea, and Bab al-Mandab.
11. Aden was connected to India for trade during the British colonial era.
12. The largest community in Aden was the Indian community, who were there as traders before British colonialism and later as part of the British East India Company.
13. Aden has ancient mosques dating back to the first century AH.
14. The Aban Mosque and the Al-Aidaroos Mosque are two of the oldest mosques in Aden, with the latter being over 500 years old.
15. Several powers, including the Portuguese, Ayyubids, Turks, and British, have competed to control Aden throughout history.
16. The British were the most influential in the history of Aden and its infrastructure.
17. Labiba restaurant in Aden serves the best Zurbian, a traditional Adeni dish.
18. Malai ice cream is a famous ice cream in Aden that has been sold for 70 years in the same store.
19. The name "Malai" means milk cream, and the ice cream takes 12 hours to make.
20. Adani tea is a famous tea in Aden that is made by boiling tea leaves for a long time and then mixing it with milk.
21. The Aden tanks, also known as Sahrij, are a water system built during the era of the Kingdom of Sheba to store rainwater and protect Aden from floods.
22. The tanks were built using volcanic rocks and have been in use for over 3,000 years.
23. Little Ben's clock in Aden was built during the British era in 1906 and is a miniature version of Big Ben in London.
24. The clock was built so that Queen Elizabeth would feel at home during her stay in Aden.