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Al-Bada'a

Saudi Arabia / Tabuk / al-Bad /
Al-Bada'a is an ancient oasis at the end of Wadi Afal which was mentioned by Ptolemy as "Al-Uyaynah". The presence of the tombs and town provide evidence of the continued settlement of different nations in different periods in the oasis when it flourished as a trade and agricultural center.
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Coordinates:   28°29'17"N   35°0'31"E

Comments

  • Abdul Rahaman (guest)
    Nice & Small City. I have visited this city on September 2007 when i worked for Al Ayuni Company. I came here to make VSAT installation for our project site. You will see the Boarding "Welcome to Al Badaa". You wouldn't find in KSA.
  • عبدالله (guest)
    هنا كان يعيش شعيب عليه السلام
  • guest (guest)
    I believe the Bible places this as the home of Moses' father-in-law Jethro, a priest of Midian.
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