"Hello, my friends at Hive."
Here, at the absolute summits where the air is crisp and history is carved into every cliffside, our ancestors pulled life out of solid rock. I am proud to share with you some personal captures from my hometown: Al-Qaflah village, perched high in the historic district of Shaharah, within the Amran Governorate of Yemen."
You can see how the traditional stone architecture clusters organically and beautifully along the cliff edge. Every single block was hand-carved and positioned with ancestral engineering skills passed down through generations, designed to withstand heavy seasonal elements and defy the test of centuries. It is art, survival, and engineering fused into one."
Every step taken through the alleys of our village is a step taken on centuries of footsteps. The narrow paths and stairways are entirely paved with local mountain stones, meticulously interlocked to channel torrential rains safely down the slopes while providing a steady footing. To me, these pathways represent the enduring spirit and hard work of the people who call these heights home.
Living at this altitude means that nature frequently redraws our scenery. There are mornings when the entire world below disappears, leaving our stone peaks floating in a sea of thick, silent fog. The quiet that blankets the village during these moments brings a profound sense of peace—a stark contrast to the noisy, crowded spaces of modern city life.
Even among the harshest, dark rock faces, life find a way to soften the view. Hidden fresh springs and small seasonal waterfalls weep quietly from the heart of the stone, nurturing vibrant pockets of wild greenery and moss. This delicate balance between the unyielding strength of the mountain and the gentle flow of water is the true essence of our daily life.
Al-Qaflah village is a living painting, and I am glad I could share a piece of its magic with you today. Thank you for your time."
