Markets, with their temporal names and spatial names, have a long history in the Asir Region, and they also have the same geographical features,
Markets, with their temporal names and spatial names, have a long history in the Asir Region, and they also have the same geographical features, as villages and cities arose through these commercial gatherings, such as the city of Khamis Mushait, Sabt Al-Alaya, Ahad Rafidah and others.
Research into the economic aspects that gave life and the population reality in the region its distinct flavor prompts us to stop at the phenomenon of the many popular markets spread in most of the cities, villages and countryside of Asir, which are mostly Weekly markets, so that some cities, villages and communities have their name associated with the market that is held in them, which is considered an important part of life there due to its direct contribution to expanding the circle of comprehensive cooperation between tribes and communities in the early beginnings, and its basic role in stimulating commercial exchanges and social and cultural relations in later stages, until it has taken clearer,
Markets, with their temporal names and spatial names, have a long history in the Asir Region, and they also have the same geographical features, as villages and cities arose through these commercial gatherings, such as the city of Khamis Mushait, Sabt Al-Alaya, Ahad Rafidah and others.
Research into the economic aspects that gave life and the population reality in the region its distinct flavor prompts us to stop at the phenomenon of the many popular markets spread in most of the cities, villages and countryside of Asir, which are mostly
Weekly markets, so that some cities, villages and communities have their name associated with the market that is held in them, which is considered an important part of life there due to its direct contribution to expanding the circle of
comprehensive cooperation between tribes and communities in the early beginnings, and its basic role in stimulating commercial exchanges and social and cultural relations in later stages, until it has taken clearer, deeper and more homogeneous forms at the present time, and the interest of municipal and rural affairs and some other official bodies in preserving these markets and restoring life to them may be an affirmation of their role.
In the present, which is inseparable from its role in the past, although this role currently takes on an aesthetic heritage character in some of them more than an economic, cultural or social character. Asir is distinguished from other regions of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia by the density and antiquity of its markets, as the number of markets in the cities and villages of the region exceeded eighty markets, between the old and the new, which are held on a weekly basis, some of them in the cities and most of them in the villages.
There is no clearer evidence of the antiquity and importance of the market than that the names of the places have become linked to it and the date of its holding. Abha, the common name in its streets is (Al-Thuluth) on the day its market was held, as well as Khamis Mushait. And Khamis Mutair, Khamis Al-Bahr, Sabt Al-Alaya, Ahad Rafidah, Two Bin Hamoud, Sabt Banu Razam, and many others.
Markets played an important role in the economic and social life of the tribes, as each tribe had a group of markets that served its economy, but at the same time expressed the culture and spirit of the tribe. In the market, there were observed traditions, so there was no fighting or revenge, and the tribe must protect its market.
In the proverbs (whoever establishes a safe market), in the period of isolation, the market was the center for collecting and disseminating information, and poetry was also recited there. The market was a tribal center for recreation, and a place A meeting in which problems are solved and alliances and agreements are made.
In ancient times, the market was a center for bartering before the spread of money and for exchanging small surplus goods between agricultural groups and Bedouin groups.
Its importance increased after the spread of money and the improvement of means of security, as there was a gradual overcoming of the economic role over the social role. Markets contributed to the development of handicrafts of leather, iron, pottery, wood, and palm leaves, and to the emergence of a class of craftsmen roaming the markets. Bedouins also played a major role in transporting goods and goods from one market to another.
The past always imposes its presence in multiple facets, despite the different modern images represented by many lifestyles, including the spread of complexes, markets, and large commercial centers. The scent of history remains a source of the brightness of the future, which many people continue to seek and imagine.
Therefore, the old markets still retain great attraction for many people who find in them the flavor of the old, simplicity, and spontaneity in buying and selling operations.
The Asir Region is one of the richest regions in a variety of popular markets, which are characterized by the variety and quality of goods, and often cheap prices. It is one of the most famous markets in Jeddah, the most ancient, and the most present in the minds of the people of the region and its visitors, who cannot set foot in the Asir area without rushing to visit those ancient markets and wander around them.
Each market has its own name, nature, and special goods that distinguish it and for which it has been known throughout the generations. Among these markets that formed the beating heart of Jeddah, the source of its commercial activity, and the measure of its economic activity: In ancient times, the market was a center for bartering before the spread of money and for exchanging small surplus goods between agricultural groups and Bedouin groups.
Its importance increased after the spread of money and the improvement of means of security, as there was a gradual overcoming of the economic role over the social role. Markets contributed to the development of handicrafts of leather, iron, pottery, wood, and palm leaves, and to the emergence of a class of craftsmen roaming the markets. Bedouins also played a major role in transporting goods and goods from one market to another.
Although many of these markets have disappeared with the progress and development of civilization that has included the region, the relevant authorities in the Asir Region have made great efforts to revive them in a new way that is compatible with the nature of contemporary life and the flow of manufactured goods from global markets, so that they can adapt to the new conditions and the purely economic role they play.
Some markets have also become interested in the tourist demand for handicrafts and goods of a popular nature. Abha Markets: The popular Tuesday in the city of Abha, which is now one of its signs. - Al-Yazid neighborhood: in the Al-Yazid area on Al-Fara’a Road. - Two bin Hamoud: in Al-Masqi Al-Shaaf. - Sabt Bani Ruzam: in Bani Ruzam on the road to Taif. Khamis Mushayat Markets: Khamis Mushayat in Al Khamis City.
- Monday, Wadi Bin Hashbal in Wadi Bin Hashbal, Thursday.
- Monday, Wadi Bin Hashbal: in Wadi Bin Hashbal, Thursday. - One of Khaybar South. - Two Tareeb branches. - One of the den. - Ahad Rafidah. - Al Wadiyeen Friday. Bishah Markets: - Al Junaynah Friday in Al Naqi - Al Naqi Thursday - Nimran Thursday in Bishah - Khalidiya Friday in Al Jaabah - Tabalah Saturday - Al Hazmi Saturday - Bahim Wednesday in Wadi Taraj - Samakh Monday.
Al Namas Markets: - Village Friday in Bani Amr - Rabou’ Al-Sarh in Bani Amr - Halba Tuesday in Bani Amr - Dhahara Tuesday in Al Namas. - Tanomah Saturday. - Two Ballasmar. Thursday of the West in Ballahmar. Balqarn Markets: - One of Al-Gharsah - Monday of Al-Qadim in Al-Bashaer - Tuesday of Qarn Bani Saher in Bashut - Saturday of Al-Alayya - Khamis of Bazaza - Monday of Amim in Al-Salamah.
Al Majardah Markets: - One of Al-Haid Abs - Al-Marsad Monday - Muslim Wednesday - One of the Tenths - Saturday of Khabatah - Friday of Rabia in Al-Maqtara - Rubu’ Al-Ajamah in Bariq. Muhayil Markets: - Thuluth Al-Mandha - Monday Al-Baqarah in Al-Mandha - Khamis Mutair in Ballasmar and Ballahmar Tihama - Saturday Mahayil - Khamis Al-Bahr in Bahr Abu Sukina - Monday in Qena. Rijal Almaa Markets: - Thuluth Reem in Al-Hubail - one of the two branches.
Tathlith Markets: - Al Amwah Wednesday - Al-Mada Saturday - Sabikha Tuesday - Al-Hudha Sunday - Al Ayn Sunday - Tathlith Tuesday. Dhahran Al Janub Markets: - Monday Al Harajah - Thursday Dhahran Al Janub. Sarat Abidah Markets: - Al Farshah Friday - Al Bouta Thursday.
Due to the importance of these markets in the lives of the residents of the Asir
Region since ancient times, the municipalities in the region have made great efforts to preserve the old weekly popular markets and revive what has disappeared, as they represent an ancient history and a beautiful picture of the nature of social relations that prevailed in past periods, in addition to working hard to establish new permanent markets in the cities and villages of the region that cover commercial activities in their various forms and are compatible with the nature of the modern life that the region lives in.
Some municipalities and complexes have even established markets specialized in various types. Certain goods and products, such as vegetable and fruit markets, textile markets, grain markets, meat markets, household appliances markets, and the like.
Although many of these markets have disappeared with the progress and development of civilization that has included the region, the relevant authorities in the Asir Region have made great efforts to revive them in a new way that is compatible with the nature of contemporary life and the flow of manufactured goods from global markets, so that they can adapt to the new conditions and the purely economic role they play.
Some markets have also become interested in the tourist demand for handicrafts and goods of a popular nature.
Due to the importance of these markets in the lives of the residents of the Asir
Region since ancient times, as we mentioned earlier, the municipalities and village complexes in the region have made great efforts to preserve the old weekly popular markets and revive what has disappeared, as they represent an ancient history and a beautiful picture of the nature of social relations that prevailed in past periods, in addition to working hard to establish new permanent markets in the cities and
villages of the region that cover commercial activities in their various forms and are compatible with the nature of modern life that the region lives to the point that some Municipalities and complexes have established specialized markets for certain types of goods and products, such as vegetable and fruit markets, textile markets, grain markets, meat markets, household appliances markets, and the like.
