Al-Baha Region, in the southwest of Saudi Arabia, boasts a wide range of archaeological sites and historic structures that deeply reflect the region’s cultural heritage.
The oratory of Shada Al-Ala Mountain represents notable landmarks mirroring Al-Baha’s vibrant past, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Located at atop Jabal Shada in Al-Makhwah Governorate, the oratory spans over an area of approximately 9 sq. meters.
The structure rises more than 2,200 meters above sea level. That is why it takes an arduous four-hour trek from the nearest village to reach it.
Interestingly, the oratory can be considered as an isolated place. However, it has preserved its four walls, despite the fact that its roof has collapsed and remains unrestorable due to the site’s extreme inaccessibility as well as the rugged terrain leading to it.
During his visit to the oratory, researcher Saeed Al-Shadwi talked about their presence in various glossaries, historical records and poetic works dating back to the sixth century.
Al-Shadwi noted that the white rock situated beneath the mountain to the northwest is a triangular formation generally known as “Al-Marwa” and the summit is named “Qimmat Al-Marwa” after it.
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