Wadi Al-Souh in Al-Lith: A Confluence of History and Nature

Makkah Region is home to numerous valleys that have etched their names into the pages of history across the various eras of the Arabian Peninsula. These valleys preserve the legacy of figures whose names were inscribed in golden letters in the annals of Arab and Islamic history throughout the ages.

 Wadi Al-Souh in Al-Lith Governorate stands out as one of the most prominent natural and historical landmarks, and among the largest valleys of Tihama. Located in Yalamlam, it lies about 100 km north of the governorate and 80 km south of Makkah.

 The valley is distinguished by its varied terrain and scenic gradation, flanked by towering mountains on both sides. It is a narrow valley resembling a rocky-lined channel, through which floods from the Sarat Mountains, southwest of Taif (around 30 km away), flow.

 Wadi Al-Souh holds historical and cultural significance, having been inhabited by several Arab tribes. In past centuries, it served as a secure passage for trade caravans and a key stop along the Yemeni Hajj route. The rocks of its surrounding mountains bear numerous inscriptions and petroglyphs dating back to various historical periods.