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Al-Bir Village

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Al-Bir Village

Al-Bir Village is a historic village located west of Abha in Asir Region, Saudi Arabia. The village consists of the main settlement and the surrounding hamlets and terraces. The village is known for its large stone houses, a four-story tower granary, a mosque, and compact 2-3 level homes. The village landscape consisted mainly of agricultural terraces, and it also features pedestrian paths without roads through the buildings.

Site Information

Country: Saudi Arabia

District: Asir Region

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: 18th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments


UNESCO Tentative List

Part of: The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains

Date of Submission: 2023

Exact Location

Elevation: 1643 m

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