Al-Ablaa Center contains many treasures Asir attracts people who are interested in archeology and history JEDDAH: The northwestern and western towns in Asir province are renowned for their large number of historical sites and villages that host Islamic and pre-Islamic monuments and gold mines. One of the most important sites is Al-Ablaa Center, which contains many treasures that are still being investigated by archeologists. Al-Ablaa is a white mountain overlooking Ranya Valley. The mountain’s name has come to include neighboring archaeological sites that are famous for the presence of a market during the pre-Islamic era. The market’s remnants are still visible, and the mountain is surrounded by villages and a gold mine.