Ataq
Shabwah, Yemen
About Ataq
Ataq is a town in central Yemen and the capital of Shabwah Governorate. It lies in the Hadhramawt region at the edge of the Ramlat al-Sab'atayn desert. The town has a small museum and market. The surrounding area is known for oil and gas production. The climate is extremely hot; best visited November to February.
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By Plane
Ataq Airport (AXK) has irregular flights. Sana'a (SAH) is about 300 km west.
By Train
No railway.
By Car / Road
Ataq is connected by road to Marib (120 km northwest, 2.5 hours), Seiyun (150 km east, 3 hours), and Aden (250 km south, 5 hours). Shared taxis from Marib cost YER 4,000.
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- Bayhan (40 km west, 45 min) — historic oasis town
- Habban (60 km south, 1.5 hours) — highland district
- Azzan (50 km east, 1 hour) — district centre
- Marib (120 km northwest, 2.5 hours) — ancient Sabaean capital
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