Al Eashaar Pool: Historic Water Station on Darb Zubaydah Trail

The Al Eashaar pool is a prominent historical site along the Darb Zubaydah trail, serving Hajj and trade caravans across the desert. Located in the Great Nafud Desert, about 50 kilometers south of Linah in Rafha Governorate, it is managed by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority.
 Part of the Hajj road station system completed during the Abbasid era (170–193 AH), the pool is recognized as a significant engineering achievement, providing crucial infrastructure for pilgrims and travelers.
 The site features about 30 architectural units arranged in a three-kilometer-long row, including pools and water filtration systems centered around a small basin. The main rectangular pool, measuring approximately 65 × 52 meters and nearly five meters deep, includes internal stone stairs for access.
 Additionally, the site hosts several key water resources, excavated between rocky ridges and equipped with filtration systems. Water was channeled to them from more than seven kilometers away, showcasing advanced engineering and resource management.
 Al Eashaar pool is one of the most intact pools along Darb Zubaydah, distinguished by its scale and architectural design, and stands as a testament to the Islamic state’s contributions to serving pilgrims. Situated within a protected royal reserve, it is a significant historical and tourist landmark, enhancing cultural tourism and educating future generations about the heritage of northern Saudi Arabia.