BAHA: The heritage village of “Zee Ain” which is located in the southern part of the Kingdom, is 1,985 meters above sea level and is decorated with objects d'art from around the Kingdom. The village consists of 59 houses made of stone on a white marble hill surrounded by Arar trees, the trees found in the mountainous region of Asir and Baha. Most of the houses in the village are four stories. The Zee Ain heritage village is distinguished from other heritage villages in Baha because its houses are linked to each other through mud stairs. A visitor can therefore visit all the village's houses without leaving any of them. It is named Zee Ain because of its spring which flows throughout the year watering local banana and lemon farms. The Zee Ain village is a major tourist attraction and is a landmark of Baha which is widely known for its breathtaking scenery and salubrious climate throughout the year. The village's houses are distinguished by their beautiful architectural designs manifested in the colorful rocks used in their construction. This is evidence of the artistic skills and talent of the builders. The houses' roofs are made from Arar trees which were cut from the forest adjacent to the village. The first floor was allotted for animals, the second was for storing luggage, grains and agricultural tools while the third and fourth floors were used by the family. Most of the houses in the village are decorated with inscriptions and adorned with engravings and have windows with quartz stones shaped in triangles. The village is surrounded by lemon and banana farms, with the fragrance of the plants spreading everywhere in the village. Zee Ain bananas are distinguished by being short and wide with an irresistible flavor. The village's climate is hot in summer and moderate in winter because of its low altitude. It is part of the Upper Tihama in Baha. It has heavy rains in summer because it is located between mountain ranges. It is also distinguished for its close society and extended families. For example, a visitor will find a group of brothers and their children living under one roof and sharing the spring's water according to a system which their grandfathers agreed upon centuries ago.
