Al Ameriya Madrasa

Al Ameriya Madrasa

• Al Ameriya Madrasa in Rada'a is among the largest and most extravagant  monuments in Yemen with multitude of domes , arches , niches , and decorated inside with intricate carved stucco patterns, inscriptions and exquisite frescoes , painted in colors that are vibrant to this day. Commissioned by Sultan Amar bin Abdul Wahhab in 1498 AD under the Zaheria State , it is considered on of the most important archaeological and historical landmarks in Yemen .
• During the course of its long history , Al Ameriya became a beacon of science and enlightenment that attracted students from all over the world ,which was quite an achievement in those days when traveling was difficult . Many of the science and Knowledge holders of yesteryears graduated from this school which was often the seat of government during the reign of Sultan Amar bin Abdul Wahhab .
• Located at the center of Rada'a , the school is a colossal  building whose six identical round domes , hoisted on tall archways falling on two heavy columns , dominate the surroundings. The Madrasa has three floors that measure forty meters (north – south) by twenty-three  meters (east – west ) .The ground floor was built with stones , while the top two floors used tiles .
• The porticos of the mosque and school were used as meeting corners for students studying religious and worldly sciences and knowledge at the school . The facades of the school are dotted with big arched opening  and remarkable timber screened windows , while the entire structure is spectacularly covered with eye-catch be seen even in the lavatories which reflect  the  modern , refined architecture of the buildings were restored and maintained , and its decorations techniques to ensure the structure manifests the beauty of Islamic architecture and  decorations in Yemen