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Description
Property Name : Zi Ain Ancient Village
Inventory No: –
Date of infill of the inventory form: 2020
Country (State party): Saudi Arabia
Province: Asir
Town: Al Baha
Geographic coordinates: 19°55’49.88″N
41°26’33.91″E
Historic Period: 17th Century
Year of Construction: 1700s
Style: –
Original Use: Historical District
Current Use: Museum
Architect: Unknown
Significance
The construction of the ancient village of Zi Ain dates back to almost 300 years ago. A spring of water located at the foot of the mountain, characterized by its abundance of water and continuous flow, gives the town its name. There are a number of historical high-rise buildings in the village, which lies about 20 km away from Al Baha.
Selection Criteria
i. to represent a masterpiece of human creative genius
iii. to bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared
iv. to be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history
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
Well preserved
References
Commission of Tourism and Heritage