Author: arab newsID: 1546034977948515700Sat, 2018-12-29 01:07
Heritage village in the frame: The 600-year-old Thi Ain Heritage Village in Saudi Arabias southwestern Al-Baha province is one of the Gulf regions most eye-catching archaeological sites.
Built as a citadel on top of a hill, and surrounded by banana trees and fruit orchards, the village has almost 60 multi-story houses built of stone and held together by mud and mortar.
Under a Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) development plan, the village will become an economic, tourism and cultural resource, with job opportunities for local communities and tourist guides. The Saudi government has spent more than SR16 million ($4.265 million) on restoration work in the village.
Duhaim Al-Duhaim captures the heritage villages beauty in this award-winning photo for the Colors of Saudi contest organized by SCTH.
Main category: Saudi ArabiaTravelTags: Thi Ain Heritage VillageAl-BahaSaudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage (SCTH ThePlace: Scenic oasis in Qassims Amra mountainsThePlace: Al-Maqar palace in the Asir region is an architectural marvel
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