JEDDAH: The settlements of Bani Malik, Bani Saad, and Thaqif, which are tucked away in the Maysan governorate’s rocky granite highlands, have a distinctive architectural history. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the towns’ houses are expertly built from the same stone that creates the surrounding highlands, demonstrating the creativity and workmanship of earlier generations. The tales told by the locals and the remarkable similarity between the hues of the mountains and their homes enthral tourists to Maysan.
Many residents are excited to share their rich cultural legacy, which includes antique building tools like the pickaxe and chisel, as well as traditional crafts, artwork and chanting. The Maysan villages provide a unique architectural experience. Tourists can tour towns on rocks covered with almond, peach, apricot, and grapevine branches, as well as homes carved into the mountaintops. According to SPA, the old dams in these communities are well known for their adaptability to the rocky landscape and their resilience to weather. The buildings, which are made of granite and have clay coverings, are timeless reminders of the past.
Wadi Qarn, located west of Taif governorate, is a well-liked location for travellers looking for outdoor adventure because of its varied landscape, which includes rocky mountains, sandy deserts, and lush flora. In addition to a variety of uncommon migratory species and birds, the valley is home to scented wild flora. Wadi Qarn invites tourists to discover its natural treasures with its camel-themed rock engravings.
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