Abha hosted a cultural colloquium titled « Abha: passé, valeur, beauté et importance » to examine the social and cultural history of the administrative capital of the Aseer region.
According to SPA, the event was organized by the Abha literary club and featured historians and specialists in the history of the Aseer region.
Speakers discussed the evolution of the city from its early lifestyles and social relations to its current status as a major urban, cultural, and tourist center in the south of the Kingdom. They highlighted the administrative, social, and cultural role of Abha in the development of the Aseer region.
The colloquium detailed how the natural environment, including the climate, vegetation, and mountains, influenced the city’s visual identity and how local architecture shaped its urban landscape. Participants emphasized the need to preserve the historical and cultural memory of Abha during its urban and tourist development to pass this heritage to new generations.
What was the focus of the Abha cultural colloquium? The colloquium, titled « Abha: passé, valeur, beauté et importance », focused on tracing the main stages of the social and cultural history of Abha. Organized by the Abha literary club, the event featured historians and specialists who examined the city’s role as the administrative capital of the Aseer region and its evolution into a major southern urban and tourist center.
How did the natural environment affect the city of Abha? The natural environment of Abha, specifically its mountains, climate, and vegetation cover, had a direct influence on the city’s visual identity. Additionally, the colloquium highlighted how local architecture played a role in shaping the urban landscape of the city.
What goals did the participants of the colloquium emphasize? Participants emphasized the importance of preserving the cultural and historical memory of Abha while the city undergoes urban, cultural, and tourist development. They stressed that this heritage must be preserved and transmitted to new generations.