Private museums in the city of Abha, Saudi Arabia

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - This year <strong><a href="http://sa.arabiaweather.com/content/%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%83%D9%86-%D8%B..., the Saudi city of Abha</a></strong> celebrates the title of the Capital of Arab Tourism 2017, and it is an opportunity to enjoy many celebrations and events, not to mention the museums that celebrate the Saudi heritage aspect.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Al-Jahal Museum</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is located in Rabia Square, five kilometers from Al-Soudah Park. It includes a total of 1,400,000 pieces, including rare pieces and ancient manuscripts. They are displayed in 23 suites in a family heritage house. Its suites are divided into a number of topics such as handicrafts, various pieces, arts and plastic paintings. Visitors also enjoy the popular dishes that characterize the people of the region.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Al-Raqdi Museum</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is located near Jabal Zara, known as the Green Mountain, and it is one of the most important landmarks in the city of Abha. There are about two thousand artifacts in it, including a group of rare manuscripts. This private museum dates back to about a quarter of a century and is undergoing development and expansion processes today by adding new wings.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Generations Museum in the villages of Bani Malik</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is a heritage museum located 15 kilometers from the city center of Abha. The cost of its construction was two million riyals by businessman Abdullah Mushabab. It offers visitors a set of new programs and events each time, including the productive families market and the popular dishes that the region is famous for, in addition to Fine arts and popular sessions.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Dar Almaa Museum</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The museum is located in the Wardtain neighborhood. It was established in 1999 and today it includes a large collection of manuscripts and about 1,700 heritage pieces. Although it is undergoing an expansion and restoration process, it continues its path in preserving heritage and antiquities and attracts visitors, especially researchers from various universities.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Tamanna Museum</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is located in the village of Tamnia, about 40 kilometers east of the city of Abha. It contains a collection of ancient heritage contents such as manuscripts, daggers, ornaments, folk games, paper currencies and musical instruments. The second floor of the building was designed according to a traditional style and design that makes you live in the old days of Asir region.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Al Qaza Village Museum</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This heritage museum is located in the village of Al Qazaa, 40 km from the city center of Abha. It was established in the year 1428 AH, and the number of its exhibits today has reached about 2,500 heritage pieces, in addition to providing popular food in cooperation with productive families.</p>