http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Al-Mukalla [The Source: - ] Al-Mukalla This is a seaport and fishing centre in the southern part  of the Hadhramaut province, and was founded in 1035 A.D. as a  fishing village. The beautiful white buildings in the old town  are of interest to visitors and there are several impressive  mosques, notably ar-Rawdha and the Mosque of 'Umar. Outside  the town a small fortress, Husn al-Ghuwayzi, can be seen on the top of a cliff.