سوق الأحد الأثري برغدان - Raghadan

The market is no longer existent and has no actual presence. It is a group of scattered old shops that have been eaten and eaten. There is little attention from previous and subsequent generations,

Very wonderful, the traditional Sunday market in the village of Raghdan. I bring thousands of memories within me. It was a beautiful time and passed; But he will return as it was and better, God willing. I recommend visiting it, especially in the festive seasons, as very wonderful events are held.

One of the oldest markets in the Al-Baha region .. People used to go to it even from outside the region .. A glorious history .. Where the old houses built with stones that are characterized by beauty, originality and durability are still standing .. Despite the lack of interest of officials in it, it remains a beautiful place and Attractive to those who are attracted to the details of the heritage, since it bears the hallmarks of the ancestors.

The Sunday Market in the village of Raghdan in the Al-Baha region has been a meeting point for the people of the region and the surrounding areas since ancient times, and it is also one of the most popular markets in the southern region, as it is characterized by the diversity and density of exhibits. There is a system agreed upon by the people of what is known as market contracts, and it is supervised by a number of Iqdah or Market nodes, and they are people who have wisdom and ability to contract and dissolve from the people of Raghadan and from neighboring villages that participate in supervising the market, whether from Ghamid or Zahran. The aim of the market contracts is to impart security and adhere to the etiquette of shopping, and to apply punishment for those who violate, such as someone who attacks others, or a jambiya or a sword, or raises a stick or throws a stone against someone in the market, and any action is a punishable offense, as there are people whose task is to oversee the sale and purchase And following up on the weights and scales that the sellers use, as they have measures as measures to which other measures are applied, and the violator is fined and punished, Tourist value: The popular markets are one of the important elements that the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Heritage focuses on, with the aim of restoring its glow in terms of linking the present with the past through popular markets. Tourism is also a means to activate economic activity Economic value: In the market, the process of buying and selling takes place in cash or by barter method, and the commodities offered in the market are all kinds of grains, perfumes, spices, aromatic plants, raisins, almonds, tar, fruits, vegetables, firewood, livestock such as sheep, goats, cows and donkeys, in addition to what is offered in stores of other supplies, fabrics, clothes, etc. With the presence of the market, many of the people of Raghdan became involved in practicing the craft of trade by owning shops that contributed to raising the level of income. Some even became a well-known merchant throughout the region, such as a "rogue" whose house is still standing and preserving the durability of its structure. Social and media value: An opportunity to meet and exchange news about conditions, rains, plantations, udders and mourning, and promises are taken and meeting in the market for any matter of concern to the tribe. Market description: The market consists of two yards, one of which is in a high place called the upper market, while the other is called the lower market, linked by lanes that facilitate movement, and the shops were in the past built of stones, after which they were built of cement, and the shops are still a living witness, while the stone buildings of the shops were destroyed by weathering factors with The long passage of time and also the result of negligence and lack of follow-up restoration and improvement. The top market has an approximate area of ​​8000 square meters The lower market has an area of ​​3000 square meters The total area is 11000 square meters The number of houses surrounding the upper market is estimated at 25 houses and 20 houses in the lower market, while the number of existing stores is estimated to be 35 at the present time. Objectives of establishing the market: Rehabilitation of the village and its economic, urban and cultural development in a manner that preserves its urban identity Providing job opportunities for the people of the village and others Preserving the heritage and cultural character of the village Sustaining development and encouraging investment Making the village a tourist attraction, as a living history, a source of pride and a source of livelihood The market is an opportunity to be a vessel for activities, sale of handicrafts and the organization of cultural events. Justifications for re-market: The market is one of the most popular markets in the Al-Baha region, and many historical events and social events have been associated with it The interest that the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage attaches to popular markets and restore their former glory. Economic development by utilizing in the buying and selling process The market is close to Raghdan Forest, which receives about 95% of the tourists and its visitors to the region, according to a study I showed. Providing outlets for the distribution of heritage products and handicrafts Proposals for market development: Prepare a concept for the general plan for the development and improvement of the market and the heritage village, with the help of a specialized engineering office. 1- Establishing a dual road coming from the main road towards the market, while the road continues to reach Raghdan Park. 2- Establishing a heritage hotel on the edge of the market, the architectural design of which is taken from the shape of the old houses 3- Converting some houses into small museums, and there is a house behind the mosque and another adjacent to the south side that are suitable for this purpose. 4- Restoration and rehabilitation of shops. 5- Restoration and rehabilitation of houses adjacent to the market as a first development stage. 6- Allocating places such as car parks, wide corridors to facilitate traffic, rest houses, a heritage restaurant, a café, a security system, and toilets. 7- Involving the people in the rehabilitation and development of their village

The place needs care for the heritage houses and the revival of the old market

A market with a long history, the same as the Sunday market, is unfortunately neglected without any interest. To be honest, the interest is due as it was and more instead of the great neglect of one of the main landmarks of the village, which was an economic, social, cultural, religious and tourist attraction after the forest and the museum is nearby from him. A large village like Raghadan and its most important landmarks is deserted, something strange ?? ♂️!?