Nestled between the majestic mountains of Asir region lies the small town of Rijal Almaa, known for its rich pre-Islamic and Islamic history.
This small, cozy town is an hour’s drive away from the more vibrant and popular city of Abha in the region.
It houses the Rijal Almaa Heritage Village, a cordoned section of the city comprising about 900-year-old multi-story houses that are all connected and stacked together.
The structure has been meticulously preserved by national authorities with the help of locals.
My partner and I visited the village on a hot May morning as per our itinerary after navigating tight, steep mountain curves that had us uttering prayers at every turn and questioning our decision to visit the heritage site.
