Rijal Almaa Village: A Hidden Heaven In Saudi Arabia (Photo @MybeautifulKSA)
A UNESCO-listed town, Rijal Almaa in Saudi Arabia has been one of the hidden destinations for travellers and explorers. With wonderful scenarios that can take the tourists to a bygone era, the village located in the mountains of the Asir area enchants photographers and excursionists alike.
The 900-year-old village is spread across 60 palaces built from natural stone, clay and wood. The palaces have several floors, made of stone, and it has coloured wooden windows that contains inscriptions appearing on the interior walls of rooms. The art used in these inscriptions is known for its colour and cultural significance. The long and old fortresses, that the visitors see here would usher them to the artisan craftmanship of the past.
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In the outer courtyards of the houses in the village, one can see wooden chairs and furnished mats, with shapes coloured in green, white, yellow, and red. All these take the sightseer to a universe not known to them.
The village resembles traditional Saudi villages and thus has a cultural and heritage significance, apart from offering a spectacular view. Leaving nature lovers in awe, Rijal Almaa has many picturesque countryside sites with the potential to push tourists immerse in the solace of hidden germ in the Kingdom.
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Moreover, Rijal Almaa has witnessed several military battles in the mediaeval age. It also has a heritage museum, established in 1985. The sons of the village collected old objects donated by the villagers. The museum has a lot of antique items with descriptions in English and Arabic. The path to Rijal Almaa with small lanes and other artistic touches would make the tourists experience the historical significance of the village. The quaint gingerbread-style village was recently renovated, making it one of the kingdom’s cherished tourist spots with the oldest museums.
