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

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

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

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

Villages

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

Sport

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

References

  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.


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