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Abha was known in the ancient - according to the circulating accounts - as "Abqa", which is the site from which she was said to carry the camel of Bilqis, Queen of Sheba, gifts to the Prophet Solomon, peace be upon him, and it was said that the Ottomans called her - while they were in it - the name "Bahy" due to her beauty and splendor Then her name was changed to "Abha". Its residents call it the "Kingdom of the Mountains and the home of imagination




The climate of Abha city is characterized by mildness in most of the year, and it is extremely cold during the winter season, and it is considered one of the regions of Saudi Arabia most exposed to rain.




Abha city has many monuments that enhance its value as an important historical tourist and archeological front, such as archaeological and historical castles that spread throughout the city of Abha such as: Abu Khayyal Archaeological Castle, Shamsan Castle and the historic Dagl Castle, as well as the tourist finds a number of historical places, between The brightest museum of heritage, Al-Muftah Village, King Fahd Cultural Center, Al-Malha Palace and Shada Palace Archaeological Site, as well as the popular markets that Abha Trust maintained, most notably the Tuesday Market, the Rubooa Al-Yazid Market, the Sabt Bani Rizam Market, and the Friday Market - the Valley - in which a visitor can purchase antiques and souvenirs And Popular costumes, and there are many parks that are beautiful

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