Blick in den Bibliotheksbereich im Gebäude der Außenstelle in Sanaa © DAI, Außenstelle Sanaa // Irmgard Wagner
Library
Die Bibliotheken der Orient-Abteilung. Die Bestände der Außenstelle Sana‘a befinden sich im Magazin Berlin sowie in Sana‘a © DAI // Elena Tens, Julia Hertzer
History
The core of the library of the Sana'a branch goes back to holdings belonging to the Baghdad library. Since the founding of the branch office in 1978, the library has expanded continuously and offers primarily works on the archaeology and art history of the Arabian Peninsula. With its approximately 4,000 volumes, it today is the largest archaeological library in Yemen. In 2018, a small library focussing on South Arabia and East Africa was installed in the premises of the Sana'a branch office in Berlin.
Content & Holdings
The library primarily acquires publications on the archaeology and cultural history of Arabia and East Africa from the prehistoric period to Islamic times.
The library's holdings comprise approx. 4,000 volumes and currently 7 acquired periodicals, of which approx. 1,000 books are stored in Berlin.
Terms of Use
Due to the volatile political situation in Yemen, the library of the Sana'a branch office is currently closed to the public.
However, the library of the Sana'a branch office in Berlin, which moreover includes a workstation, remains accessible. Pre-registration [LINK to registration form] is required. This library is a reference library.
Indexing & research
The holdings are fully available.
The holdings are arranged according to subject matter and are consultable below:
Borrowing
Borrowing is not allowed.
Scans / Photocopies
Both scans and photocopies are unfortunately unavailable.
Opening Hours
Sanaa: The library is closed.
Berlin: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 15:00.
Employees
Head of Library: Iris Gerlach
Library Administration: Manuela Mezaache, Elena Tens