Abha, Mountain city in Asir Province, Saudi Arabia
Located at an elevation of 2400 meters, Abha benefits from mild temperatures and receives more rainfall than other regions of Saudi Arabia.
Following World War I in 1918, Prince Yahya bin Hasun Al Ayde established independence and restored his family's control over Abha as the capital.
The local architecture features traditional mud-brick houses decorated with detailed carvings, wooden balconies, and stone walls throughout the neighborhoods.
Abha International Airport connects travelers with domestic flights from Riyadh and Jeddah, while local transportation serves the city center and surrounding areas.
The Art Street displays numerous jacaranda trees and stands as a central location for regional artistic expression and community gatherings.
Location: Asir Province
Elevation above the sea: 2,400 m
GPS coordinates: 18.21667,42.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:32
Saudi Arabia contains a wide range of historical locations spanning multiple periods, from Islamic holy sites to pre-Islamic archaeological remains. The country encompasses both religious destinations that draw millions of Muslim pilgrims annually and ancient settlements that reveal trade networks and civilizations dating back thousands of years. Among the most significant are the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, the Nabatean tombs at Al-Ula, and prehistoric rock art in various desert regions. The collection includes sacred sites such as the Great Mosque in Mecca with its Kaaba and Zamzam well, the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, and pilgrimage locations like Mount Arafat and the ritual grounds at Mina. Archaeological sites preserve evidence of earlier inhabitants, including Madain Salih with its 111 rock-cut Nabatean tombs from the first century, the petroglyphs of Hail dating back 10,000 years, and the sandstone formations of Al-Ula. Urban centers like Riyadh feature the Masmak Fortress from 1865, while Jeddah's historic port district displays traditional coral stone architecture. Together, these locations document the religious, commercial, and cultural development of the Arabian Peninsula across millennia.
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