Hadaj Taima in the north-west Saudi Arabia is the most famous well in the kingdom and served as a thirst-quenching ground for myriads of travellers from ancient times. SPA
Hadaj Taima in the north-west Saudi Arabia is the most famous well in the kingdom and served as a thirst-quenching ground for myriads of travellers from ancient times. SPA
Hadaj Taima, the famous well in the north-west Saudi Arabia was thought to be built in about 1000BC by the Babylonian King Nabonidus. SPA
Hadaj Taima, the famous well in the north-west Saudi Arabia was thought to be built in about 1000BC by the Babylonian King Nabonidus. SPA
There are 40 mihala or wooden wheel around Hadaj well by which camels draw water which in turn are driven through canals for irrigation and other purposes. SPA
There are 40 mihala or wooden wheel around Hadaj well by which camels draw water which in turn are driven through canals for irrigation and other purposes. SPA
Hadaj Taima, the spring-fed well is 12 metres deep, and its stone mouth 13 metres in diameter. SPA
Hadaj Taima, the spring-fed well is 12 metres deep, and its stone mouth 13 metres in diameter. SPA
The plain ground is where the camels stand in a line to draw water from the well. SPA
The plain ground is where the camels stand in a line to draw water from the well. SPA
Hadaj well, near Tayma city centre in the north-west Saudi Arabia is considered one of the largest wells in the Arabia Peninsula. SPA
Hadaj well, near Tayma city centre in the north-west Saudi Arabia is considered one of the largest wells in the Arabia Peninsula. SPA

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The Saudi Arabian well with connections to a Babylonian King - in pictures

Hadaj Taima is one of the largest wells in the Arabian Peninsula

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April 25, 2021

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