A man prepares to bake bread in a large oven in the market in old Sanaˇa. Surrounded by a massive 20 to 30-foot high wall, old Sanaˇa is one of the worldˇs oldest inhabited cities. The suq or central market is located in a labyrinth of alleyways in the centre of the old city. A large variety of merchandise is offered for sale yet sectors specialising in specific commodities make shopping comparatively easy.