Riyadh, Muharram 25, 1448 AH, corresponding to July 10, 2026, SPA - Bir Haddaj, located in the center of Tayma in the Tabuk region, is considered one of the oldest historical wells in the Arabian Peninsula. Its history is believed to date back to the 6th century BC, according to the Encyclopedia of Saudi Arabia affiliated with the King Abdulaziz Public Library. The well is famous for its abundant water, becoming a symbol of generosity in local memory. The circumference of the well's mouth reaches 65 meters, and its depth ranges between 11 and 12 meters. It is built with polished stones and surrounded by palm trees on all four sides. Water is transported from inside through 31 stone channels, and it used to water 100 camels at once during the summer. Bir Haddaj is popularly known as 'Sheikh al-Jawiya' and has other names including: Ain Haddaj, al-Qalib, al-Bir, al-Ma', Ra'i al-Tisa'in Gharb, and Marwi al-Atasha. Its name is associated with generosity and appears in Arabic poetry. Al-Samaw'al, the ruler of Tayma in the 5th century AD, is among the earliest to refer to it, mentioning it by the name 'al-Ma' (water), boasting about Tayma's well and fortress: 'He built for me a strong fortress, and water whenever I wish to draw.' The well continued to supply water to residents, farms, and nomadic Bedouins using water lifts until 1373 AH (1954 AD). It was rehabilitated in 1433 AH (2012 AD), becoming a prominent archaeological and tourist landmark, and its water still flows today. // End // 15:30 T M 0081