Al-Asirah Mosque is one of the historical mosques in Aseer Province, located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was built in 806, as indicated by a carved stone plaque affixed to the external wall at the mosque's entrance.
The geographical location of al-Asirah Mosque
Al-Asirah Mosque is located in the heritage village of al-Asirah in the Bani Amr Center, al-Namas Governorate, in Aseer Province.
Design of al-Asirah Mosque
The mosque is distinguished by its simple design, consisting of two sections: an internal, roofed square area of fifty-five m² where prayers are held, featuring a Mihrab that protrudes from the external wall opposite the door, with no columns supporting the roof; and an open external section that includes the ablution area (Miydha'ah) and is used for prayers during hot weather.
The mosque features a water cistern that collects rainwater through a small opening at the top. The rainwater gathers on the mosque’s roof and flows down through a gutter into the cistern. When worshippers wish to perform ablution, one of them retrieves water from the cistern using a bucket and pours it onto the roof, where it is distributed into smaller water basins.
Materials used in the construction of al-Asirah Mosque
Al-Asirah Mosque was constructed using natural stone from the mountains of Aseer Province. The walls were coated with white lime, and the roof was built from juniper tree trunks layered with branches and clay. The mosque’s facade features simple parapets on the rooftop, while intricate carvings and artistic decorations adorn the wooden door and window, created through wood engraving.
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