Asir Province

Asir is a province in southwestern Saudi Arabia characterized by mountainous plateau terrain with natural vegetation sustained by higher rainfall. Diverse valleys and ridges create a landscape distinct from the arid conditions found elsewhere in the kingdom.

The region governed itself for centuries before Ottoman forces took control in 1872, creating local tensions. By 1930 it joined the emerging Saudi state.

Terracedfarmsonmountainslopeswherelocalgrowersplantwheat,coffee,cottonandgingerreflectcenturies-oldagriculturalpractice.Thesemethodsshowtherespectcommunitiesholdformountainlandanditsnaturalproductivity.

Abha, the capital, connects major settlements like Khamis Mushait and Bisha through a modern road network. Visitors should prepare for mountainous roads and cooler temperatures due to the higher elevation.

Tall stone kasbah towers once served as watchtowers and grain storage in the mountainous terrain. These structures reflect an ancient architectural tradition adapted to mountain defense and sustenance needs.

Location: Saudi Arabia

Capital city: Abha

Shares border with: Mecca Province, Jazan Province, Riyadh Province, Al-Baha Province, Najran Province, Saada Governorate

GPS coordinates: 19.00000,43.00000

Latest update: December 18, 2025 15:40