Abha's homes are made of stone and mud and were built by hand. Some homes are over 300 years old and still inhabited. The slight graduation from one layer to the next gives these houses the overall impression of truncated pyramids.
Abha has a well known
marketplace, which is open daily. The market is always busy with activity and people moving about. The locals bargain for goods like: fruits, vegetables, and coffee beans among other items. Local specialty items like ornate
silver Bedouin jewelry or hand-woven baskets are also available.
The Saudi government has been promoting
Abha as a tourist destination and has created events, such as the
Abha Festival during the summer, to draw people to the city.
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Abha (
Arabic: أبها) is the capital of
Asir province in
Saudi Arabia, population 450,912 (
2006 census). It is situated at 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) above sea level in the fertile mountains of south-western Saudi Arabia near the
National Park of Asir. Its mild climate makes it a popular tourist destination for Saudis.
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