Al Meger Tourist Village

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Al Meger Tourist Village sits atop the Sarawat Mountains, a must-visit on your Asir region journey. Stepping into the village, you'll encounter the architectural masterpiece known as Al-Meger Palace, also referred to as the Al-Falaki "space" Palace. This historical gem showcases splendid Islamic design, captivating architecture enthusiasts and tourists alike. Revered as a premier tourist destination in the Kingdom, it draws global visitors to bask in its unique charm and grandeur. Constructed from local Asir mountain stone, the palace integrates hanging gardens with precisely flowing geometric water fountains. Islamic influences shine through Andalusian motifs, Arabic and Kishani inscriptions gracing the walls. Remarkably, more than 360 windows invite sunlight from every angle, tracing solar motion. Ascending the palace's floors reveals a treasure trove of over 18,000 heritage pieces from diverse Islamic civilizations, including Andalusia and Abbasid eras. On the third floor, historical Islamic manuscripts spanning medicine, astronomy, mathematics, Arabic language, and Islamic thought enrich the visitor's understanding, particularly of the Holy Qur’an. Photo by Fawaz alsharif, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons