Nestled within the historical fabric of Najran Province, Abu As-Su’ud traditional village stands as a testament to the region’s rich heritage. Its architecture, deeply rooted in Yemeni influences, offers a captivating[...]
Najran Province, nestled in the southwestern part of Saudi Arabia, is a captivating land that straddles two distinct worlds. On one side, it lies along the verdant Sarawat mountains, where monsoons still bring life-giving rain twice a[...]
Location and Formation
Al Wahbah Crater, also known as Maqlaʿ Ṭamiyyah, lies approximately 250 kilometers (160 miles) from Ta’if, perched on the western edge of the Harrat Kishb basalt[...]
Origins and Legends
The iconic Taif rose, scientifically known as Rosa Damascena trigintipetala, has deep historical roots. It is believed that this oil-rich, 30-petal damask rose was transplanted to Taif by the[...]
Introduction
Ta’if, a city less than 100 kilometers east of Makkah, sits at an altitude of 1800 meters in a valley on the eastern side of the Hejaz mountains. This millennia-old city lies at the crossroads of two of the most[...]