Rijal Almaa Heritage Village
قرية رجال ألمع التراثية
A village of multi-storey stone towers in a canyon, with window frames painted in colourful patterns. It is the most iconic historic village in Asir.
Rijal Almaa sits in a valley below the western slope of Jabal as-Sawdah. About 60 multi-storey towers, built from stone and timber, are stacked up the mountainside, and their white window frames are painted with colourful geometric designs. The village museum displays traditional costumes, weapons, and the wall paintings of Asir's women. From Abha, the route crosses Jabal as-Sawdah, then descends for about an hour along a winding mountain road. Check the operating status of the cable car connecting Sawdah to the village before you travel.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–21:00 (museum hours vary, check on site)
Nearby sights
- Al Soudah (Jabal Sawda)
- Asir National Park (Al Sahab Park)
- Raydah Escarpment Reserve
- Abha Dam Lake
- Abha Cable Car
- Art Street, Abha
- Al-Muftaha Art Village
- Shada Palace