Jabal Sabir
The mountain rising directly south of the city limits its growth and shapes its streets, which grow steeper and more winding as they reach the lower slopes.
Minimalist map poster · Yemen
13.5795° N / 44.0209° E
A mountain city climbing the lower slopes of Jabal Sabir, its streets stepping up from a narrow valley

One city, five moods
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The map
Taiz lies at the foot of Jabal Sabir, one of the highest mountains in Yemen, and its map is shaped by the steep rise of the land. The city spreads along a valley floor and climbs the lower slopes, with streets bending sharply to follow the terrain. The mountain's northern face forms a dark, unbuilt mass above the dense city.
The old city lies at the core, with narrow lanes and historic mosques, including the Al-Ashrafiya and Al-Muzaffar mosques. Above it stands the Cairo citadel on a rocky outcrop. Taiz was a capital under the Rasulid dynasty and is often described as the cultural capital of Yemen, known for its schools and writers.
A Taiz map poster frames the city against its mountain, with streets tightening as they climb. The valley stretches east and west, and the city follows it in a long band. It is a portrait of a city defined by elevation, drawn with care and simplicity.
The mountain rising directly south of the city limits its growth and shapes its streets, which grow steeper and more winding as they reach the lower slopes.
A fortress on a rocky ridge above the old city, visible as a distinct enclosed shape overlooking the dense quarter below.
The historic centre is a compact network of narrow, irregular lanes around mosques and markets, forming the densest texture on the map.
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Why Taiz
Taiz holds deep meaning for many Yemenis, at home and abroad. Its mountain setting and old city give the map a strong, recognisable form, making it a considered way to keep a connection to a place and its people.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a name, a street or a date. Choose one of five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, as HD files or as a printed poster on matte paper.
Order the Taiz poster| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
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It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
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