Taiz

Taiz is a city in southwestern Yemen, located in the Yemeni highlands near the Red Sea port city of Mocha, at an elevation of about 1,400 metres above sea level.

3 facts · 1 storiesAs of 2015

Established facts

  1. In 1948, Imam Ahmed made Taiz the second capital of Yemen, allowing the city to expand beyond its fortified wall.

    Verified · 1948

  2. The confrontation in Taiz in 2015 expanded into a military campaign for control of the city.

    Verified · 2015

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