Sena, Yemen

Sena (Arabic), sometimes spelled Senna, Sanaw or Sanāw (the latter three names also Arabic), is an abandoned ancient town in Yemen located in the remote eastern Hadramaut valley.[1] This village is distinct from the capital of Yemen, San'a (Arabic), and the town of Sanāw in Oman.[2]

Not to be confused with the Sena dynasty, or Sanaa, the capital of Yemen.
Sena
Sena
Location in Yemen
Coordinates: 17°49′0″N 51°04′0″E
Country Yemen
GovernorateHadhramaut

The town of Sena is frequently mentioned in the history of the Lemba tribe; more recently genetic studies have found signs that they may be descendants of the Israelites.[3]

References
  1. Preez, Max Du (2004). Of Warriors, Lovers, and Prophets: Unusual Stories from South Africa's Past. Zebra. p. 171. ISBN 978-1-86872-901-2.
  2. Khatri, Vikas. World Famous Treasures Lost and Found. Pustak Mahal. p. 214. ISBN 978-81-223-1274-4.
  3. Wahrman, Miryam Z. (1 January 2004). Brave New Judaism: When Science and Scripture Collide. UPNE. p. 150. ISBN 978-1-58465-032-4.
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