Rijal Almaa

Rijal Almaa is a village located in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.[1][2][3] It is 45 km (28 mi) from Abha.[4] Anciently, the village used to be a natural passage that linked between Yemen, Makkah, Madinah and Levant. Thus, it was a regional trade center. Rijal Almaa contains around 60 multiple-story buildings made of stone, clay and wood.[4] The village has a historical significance as it has a number of long and old fortresses.[5] As the village is open for visitors, people can reach the place through a number of ways including Sawda center, Aqabat Sama, Muhayil Asir and Hobail.[5]

Recently a rehabilitation project has been undertaken by The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities in collaboration with the private sector. Moreover, a museum was established by the local people in one of the village's forts in 1985.[4]

In 2017, the village was awarded the prize of Prince Sultan bin Salman for Urban Heritage.[6] In January 2018, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has given Rijal Almaa the right to file for the UNESCO World Heritage Center.[7]

References
  1. "Saudi heritage revival too late to save many cultural treasures". Reuters. Reuters. 2016-06-22. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  2. "Rijal Alma Village". www.scth.gov.sa. Saudi Arabia: Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, Government of Saudi Arabia. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  3. Reuters. "Saudi heritage revival too late to save many cultural treasures". ArabianBusiness.com. Arabian Business. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  4. Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Rijal Almaa Heritage Village in Assir Region". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  5. "Rijal Alma: Saudi village with a long history prepares for international exposure". Arab News. 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  6. "Saudi village of Rijal Alma prepares to join UNESCO World Heritage List". Arab News. 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
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