Say'un (سَيْئُوْن)

Say'un is sometimes referred to as Seiyun. It is the largest town in the Wadi Hadhramawt valley and is home to some of Yemen's most beautiful mosques. The town is dominated by the mud-brick Kathiri Palace, a massive white building with blue window decorations that was built in the 1930's. It includes a museum that displays various archaeological artifacts, as well as folklore and belongings of the former sultans. Another interesting site is Seiyun Olympic Stadium, which is one of the largest stadiums in Yemen.

In Qarat Al-Ar is an ancient fortress. It is not known when it was originally built, but it was mentioned in scriptures as early as 1220. Another old fort is at Hisn Al-Fals. It dates from the 16th century.

There are several hotels and restaurants in Say'un, as well as a lively market. The town is 515 km east of San'a.