List of the Traditional Architectural Styles in the Southern Region

The diverse topography of the southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ranging from mountain peaks and slopes to valleys and the Red Sea coast, has led to a variety of building materials and construction methods, leading to the development of multiple building styles. The availability of stone, clay, wood, and reeds has contributed to the evolution of five types of buildings:

Mud houses in Najran Province.

Stone houses built mainly without (mortar).

Raqaf Houses in Abha City, Aseer Province.

Houses featuring stone construction on the lower floors and mud on the upper floors.

Al-Asha in Jazan Province.