Asir Mountains

The Asir Mountains ( also: Asyrgebirge ) is located on the western side of the Arabian Peninsula and runs parallel to the Red Sea. The inhabitants are mostly farmers and how the Yemenis rather dwarfed. Terraces and towers dominate the landscape. The prevalent in Yemen sloping earthen architecture extends to here. The holy city of Mecca in the Asir Mountains.

21.62780139.850977Koordinaten: 21 ° 38 ' N, 39 ° 51 ' E

  • Mountains in Asia
  • Geography (Saudi Arabia)
  • Geography (Yemen)
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