Baha's historic villages tell stories set in stone
Built from local rock, these traditional homes reflect the region's architectural heritage and showcase how residents adapted to the rugged terrain and shifting climate, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Thick stone walls offer insulation, small windows regulate indoor temperature, and their roofs are crafted from native juniper and sidr wood.
Villages such as Thee Ain and Al-Mousa still preserve these buildings, now popular tourist landmarks that offer a glimpse into traditional Saudi lifestyle.
Baha's villages such as Thee Ain and Al-Mousa still preserve historic stone buildings, now popular tourist landmarks that offer a glimpse into traditional Saudi lifestyle.
Mohammed Al-Zahrani, a heritage village supervisor in Baha, told SPA that these stone houses are more than just homes — they represent a 'spatial and cultural memory' of the local community.
Their design tells the story of past social and economic life and highlights the creativity involved in using natural materials to suit the region's terrain and climate, he added.
Al-Zahrani emphasized the importance of preserving these buildings, noting that restoration efforts not only protect local identity but also encourage contemporary architects to draw inspiration from traditional styles.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Argaam
41 minutes ago
- Argaam
Qiddiya Investment seals hotel operations deal with Adeera
Qiddiya Investment Co. signed a strategic partnership with Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned Adeera Hospitality Co. to develop an operate a homegrown hotel portfolio across Qiddiya City. Under the deal, Adeera launched three Saudi hotel brands to operate at the giga-project: Alya, a premium luxury concept; Sama, a modern five-star brand; and Noor, a practical mid-market offering. Adeera said the new brands blend Saudi cultural roots with contemporary designs, aiming to set new standards and attract global interest. The brand names are inspired by words from the Saudi national anthem, it further stated, nothing that more details to follow. The partnership aims to develop infrastructure, support local brands, empower Saudi talents, and ensure operational excellence.
Arab News
3 hours ago
- Arab News
Border Guard hosts maritime safety exhibition
RIYADH: The Maritime Safety Awareness Exhibition, which is organized by the General Directorate of Border Guard, is taking place in the Eastern Province to promote safe maritime practices and issue warnings against swimming in unauthorized areas. Running through to Thursday at the Mall of Dhahran, the exhibition highlights key beach safety regulations, penalties for violating rules, and guidance on safe behavior at sea. It also showcases the directorate's search-and-rescue efforts. Visitors are reminded to check the weather, be cautious during changes of conditions, and ensure vessels are seaworthy before heading out, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The directorate urges all beachgoers to follow safety instructions and swim only in designated areas, the SPA added. Border Guard teams in Haql recently rescued three people from the water, while teams in Jeddah assisted nine citizens and an Indian resident after their vessel broke down. In an emergency the public should call 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 994 elsewhere in the Kingdom.
Arab News
3 hours ago
- Arab News
flynas starts direct flights from Riyadh to Moscow
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline, flynas, has launched direct flights between Riyadh and Moscow to boost tourism between the two nations. The first flight, welcomed on Aug. 1, was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Russia and Belarus Abdulrahman Al-Ahmed, flynas CEO Bandar Al-Mohanna, and Russian Deputy Transport Minister Vladimir Poteshkin. The launch, in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority, adds Moscow to flynas' expanding network, supporting the Kingdom's tourism and aviation goals. Flights will operate three times a week — Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays — between Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport. According to flynas, the new route offers Russian travelers a chance to explore Saudi Arabia's rich heritage and key destinations such as Diriyah, AlUla and the Red Sea.
