Yemen researcher warns of vandalism targeting old historical texts in Socotra Hoq Cave

SOCOTRA, Oct. 25 (YPA) – A researcher and academic from Socotra province, east of the Gulf of Aden, has warned of vandalism and violations targeting rare historical texts, which date back thousands of years and have been preserved in the archipelago’s famous Hoq Cave.

In a Facebook post, researcher Ahmed Al-Rumaili Al-Soqtari pointed out that the vandalism specifically targeted the historic Brahmi script, which Sanskrit descended has been resting peacefully for thousands of years, inside Hoq Cave.

He explained that “21st-century visitors” carved their names into the cave walls, pointing to specific engraved names, emphasizing that this vandalism threatens the rare cultural heritage.

Al-Rumaili called on local authorities in Socotra to take urgent action to identify the vandals found engraved in Hoq Cave, and demanded that they be meted out with the maximum penalties for the vandalism that threatens the archipelago’s rare cultural heritage.

Hoq Cave is a natural cave located near the village of Saqra in north-east Socotra Island, which is part of Yemen. The cave is known for its unique geological features and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

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