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متحف النماص

متحف النماص, Heritage museum in Namas, Saudi Arabia

Description

The Namas Museum is a heritage museum housed in a traditional five-story building that contains more than 2000 historical artifacts from the Asir region. The collection is arranged by theme across the floors, showing objects from daily life, crafts, and warfare of earlier periods.

History

The building itself dates back more than 250 years and stands among ancient palaces and fortresses that preserve traditional architecture from the region. Together these structures tell the story of long settlement in this area.

Culture

The museum displays farming tools, household objects, and traditional clothing that show how people in this region lived and worked in earlier times. Walking through the rooms, you can see the details of daily routines and family life from the past.

Practical

Plan to spend time exploring all five floors and the different theme sections throughout the building. It helps to take your time on each floor and read the descriptions to understand the significance of the objects on display.

Did you know?

The museum holds stone inscriptions from the third century Hijri, offering glimpses into ancient writing systems. Another remarkable aspect is its extensive collection of Saudi and international currencies spanning different periods.

GPS coordinates
19.12031,42.13105
Latest update
December 14, 2025 18:47

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