Al Malad Castle (Twin Fortresses)

Al Malad Castle, aka Twin Fortresses, is a prominent feature of the heritage of Al-Baha Province. It is a twin fortress located in the historic village of Al Malad, atop a hill that lies on the commercial road leading to Aseer. This castle is made of two fortresses built by two brothers four centuries ago for military purposes and used as storage for food supplies, accompanied by a building that witnessed many events, as several peace agreements were signed between tribes there. The castle was built about 100 meters above the level of the valley, with a small space of no more than 120 cm separating the fortresses. They are identical in size, shape, and interior design, with the only difference being their location - one to the north and the other to the south. The northern fortress is located in the courtyard of a house, while the southern fortress is located in the courtyard of a two-story house, with two doors - one facing south, and the other facing north.The fortress itself consists of four floors.