{"id":101599,"date":"2026-02-26T14:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/?p=101599"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:11:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:11:49","slug":"%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b5%d9%88%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d9%8a%d9%88%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d8%af%d9%8a%d9%85%d8%a9-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%ad%d8%a9-%d8%a5%d8%b1%d8%ab%d9%8c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/101599\/","title":{"rendered":"The old houses in Al Baha. An architectural legacy that evokes the atmosphere of Ramadan"},"content":{"rendered":"

A number of residents of the Al-Baha region are reviving the atmosphere of Ramadan iftar in old homes, in a scene that reflects their deep connection to architectural heritage and embodies the spirit of simplicity that their parents and grandparents once lived by; These heritage homes are transformed into spaces brimming with memories, evoking aspects of life in the past with all its social values and architectural authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The stone and mud-brick houses in the region\u2019s governorates\u2014including Al-Aqiq Governorate\u2014are examples of traditional architecture that relied on natural materials such as mud, stone, and wood, with a \u201chosh\u201d or inner courtyard at their center, where family members would gather for breakfast in an atmosphere of serenity and tranquility.
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The house, where the owners have revived the tradition of Ramadan iftar, is located in the village of Lif in Al-Aqiq Governorate, Al-Baha Region. It is one of the heritage homes valued by the local community for its historical and architectural significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mohammed bin Ayed Al-Ghamdi explained that he had renovated his family\u2019s old house, which was built more than 40 years ago, noting that they used to rely on \u201catrik\u201d and oil lamps for lighting in the past. He said: \u201cOur breakfast was simple, consisting of Saudi coffee, dates, yogurt, and bread. We would gather in the courtyard of the house, and our voices would rise in prayer just before the Maghrib call to prayer, in an unforgettable scene,\u201d emphasizing that the restoration of old houses serves to preserve identity and architectural heritage, as well as the memory of the place and the stories of its people, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Al-Ghamdi noted that the restoration of these homes helps highlight the authentic architectural character that distinguishes the Al-Baha region, supports cultural tourism, and strengthens the connection between generations and their history. He explained that old homes possess a special spirit that modern buildings lack; They are not merely walls and roofs, but a living memory that preserves the details of time, the pulse of the family, and the sounds of laughter that once echoed through their hallways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Experts in architectural heritage emphasize that preserving these houses represents an important cultural and tourist asset; as they help highlight local identity and document the social customs that have shaped the character of the region\u2019s society, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, when the values of harmony and solidarity are most evident.

The old houses in Al-Baha remain a living testament to an important historical era and a source of inspiration for new generations to embrace the values of simplicity and authenticity, and to foster pride in the national heritage on various occasions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> Minutes<\/span><\/span>In a scene that reflects the depth of the connection to the urban heritage and embodies the spirit of simplicity lived by parents and grandparents, a number of residents of Al-Baha region are recreating the atmosphere of Ramadan Iftar in old houses, as heritage houses turn into vibrant spaces that evoke the features of old life with its social values and architectural authenticity. In the region's provinces, including Al Aqeeq, stone and mud houses are considered ... 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