Rijal Almaa is a village located in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia. It is 45 km (28 mi) from Abha. Anciently, the village used to be a natural passage that linked between Yemen, Makkah, Madinah and Levant. Thus, it was a regional trade center. Rijal Almaa contains around 60 multiple-story buildings made of stone, clay and wood. The village has a historical significance as it has a number of long and old fortresses. As the village is open for visitors, people can reach the place through a number of ways including Sawda center, Aqabat Sama, Muhayil Asir and Hobail.
In 2015, a rehabilitation project was undertaken by The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities in collaboration with the private sector. Moreover, a museum was established by the local people in one of the village's forts in 1985.
In 2017, the village was awarded the prize of Prince Sultan bin Salman for Urban Heritage. In January 2018, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has given Rijal Almaa the right to file for the UNESCO World Heritage Center.
