article author: SPA Author: Sat, 2026-08-01 15: 22 RAFHA: As summer temperatures rise, the historic wells of the Northern Borders region offer a reminder of a time when access to water shaped daily life across the desert. During the hottest months, known locally as Al-Maqyadh or Al-Maqtan, residents and travelers gathered around permanent wells, which became temporary settlements for families, herders and passing caravans, reflecting the central role water played in the region’s history. Main category: Saudi Arabia Tags: Saudi Arabia
Historic wells reveal how water sustained desert communities
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