The Wa’l [Ibex] Rises: Reclaiming Yemeni Identity through an Ancient Symbol – Hatem Al-Shamea
The Wa’l [Ibex] Rises: Reclaiming Yemeni Identity through an Ancient Symbol From the sun-baked sands of Hadhramaut to the terraced mountains of Saada, the ibex, known as “wa’l” in Arabic, has long been etched into the soul of Yemen. This nimble mountain goat, defying gravity with its surefooted ascent, transcends mere animal to become a …