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Description
Property Name: Shada Archaeological Palace (Abha)
Inventory No: 966-9-1
Date of infill of the inventory form: 2010-05-22
Country (State party): Saudi Arabia
Province: Aseer
Town: Abha
Geographic coordinates: 18° 12′ 59.81″ N
42° 30′ 3.13″ E
Historic Period: 20th century, 1st half
Year of Construction: 1927
Style: Jonoby
Original Use : Palace
Current Use : Museum
Architect: Unknown
Significance
Shada Palace is located in the city of Abha. It was built in 1348 AH (1927 AD) on the recommendation of the late King Abdul Aziz to Sheikh Abdul-Wahab Abu Malha, who was in charge of the city’s finances at that time, and it served as the heart of the city of Abha for a period of time. The palace was the headquarters for the Prince of the region, and is characterized by its features that take the form of rocky buildings, which narrow as they reach their upper levels. It exhibits attritbutes of local architecture, and has been restored and turned into a museum by order of the Governor of Asir, and formally opened on 2 Muharram 1408 AH. It includes within its 4 floors several old household items and agricultural tools, weapons, uniforms and some old manuscripts and coins.
Selection Criteria
i. to represent a masterpiece of human creative genius
vi. to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance
State of Preservation
• Cleaning the roof.
• Cleaning beams.
• Clean floors.
• Repair bathrooms.
• Restoration of drainage channels rainwater.
• Treatment furniture.
• Maintenance of electrical wiring.
References
الزيلعي ، أحمد عمر :
آثار منطقة عسير (وكالة الآثار والمتاحف، الرياض 1423هـ/ 2003م)
Commission of Tourism and Heritage