![]() Rijal Almaa Village | |
Location | Asir Province, Saudi Arabia |
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Coordinates | 18°12′45″N 42°16′25″E / 18.21250°N 42.27361°E |
Type | Village |
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Website | Official Website |
Rijal Almaa or Rijal Almaʽa (Arabic: رجال ألمع) is a village located in the Rijal Almaa province, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.[1][2][3] It is about 50 km (31 mi) west of Abha,[4][5] in the southwest of Saudi Arabia. The village is more than 900 years old.[6] The village had an ideal location through which it linked the people coming from Yemen and the Levant through the Holy City of Makkah and Medina. As a result, it became a regional trade center.
Rijal Almaa contains around 60 multi-story buildings made of stone, clay and wood.[4] The village has historical significance as it has a number of long and old fortresses.[7][8] 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.[7]