Asyah

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Asyah (Al-Asyeah or Asyeah Arabic : الأسياح) is a Saudi Arabian town in Al Qassim Province. It has a total area of 200 km2.[1]

History[edit]

The history of the Al-asyah dates back to 1,400 years ago. In the Uthman ibn Affan era, Asyah was built to help pilgrims. It is famous for its many wells.

Location[edit]

Asyah is located in the Al-Qassim region of central Saudi Arabia. It is almost 330 km north of Riyadh. It is bordered by the Ha'il Region to the north.

Education[edit]

The province has more than 30 schools for boys, with more than 6,000 total students.[2]

Villages[edit]

There are more than thirteen hamlets. The most famous are Ain ibn Fahid, Koseba, AL-Tanumah, and Aba Elworood.

Sport[edit]

The main football team, Mared, was established in 1979.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "بلدية محافظة الاسياح". www.momra.gov.sa. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  2. ^ "الأسياح - مكتب التعليم بمحافظةالاسياح". 7 January 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2017.