Fifa Mountains, Mountain range in Jizan Province, Saudi Arabia.
The Fifa Mountains form a range in southwestern Saudi Arabia that rises to heights above 1400 meters. The landscape is marked by terraced fields that pattern the hillsides and show how generations have worked this land.
The mountains belong to the Sarawat range, which geographers divide into the Hijaz Mountains to the north and the 'Asir Mountains to the south. Twenty tribes inhabit the slopes, and their men once wore floral outfits, silver belts and colourful hair bands. The largest museum of Jizan is housed in a castle in the mountains, holding weapons, bandoliers, ropes, carriage bags, tools and fire lanterns.
The mountains are home to 20 tribes whose men once wore floral outfits, silver belts and colourful hair bands. They keep their own traditional language, songs, poetry and tales, and the largest museum of Jizan sits in a castle in the mountains, holding weapons, bandoliers, ropes, carriage bags, tools and fire lanterns.
You can explore the mountains using established paths and find accommodation and food in nearby villages. It is helpful to start early and be prepared for the elevation and terrain, as the walking can be demanding.
The mountains' terraced fields grow coffee and maize, and the range is nicknamed "Jarat al-Qamar" (Neighbour of the Moon) because its high slopes are often wrapped in cloud. The area is home to 20 tribes with their own language, songs, poetry and tales.
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