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Name

What distinguished the poet

Title

North

Unaizatan

Mushalan

Al-Daylam 

Aban

Al-Sahw

Tayma

Al-Rijam

Hawmanat Al-Darraj

Al-Shamat

Thu'ailibat

Fayd

  Al-Qanan

Kutaifah

Al-Quffain

Fardah

Jurthum

Thu Arat

Al-Jiwa'

Dharij

Ghimar

Al-Rass

Al-Uthaib

Al-Aqiq - Al-Qaseem

Al-Mujaimer

Khazaz

Rakis

Al-Raqmatan 

Jubbah

Al-Mithnab

Hail

Al-Thalabut

Northwest

Wadi Al-Qura

'Alij

Tihama

Tabuk

Dharghad

Al-Hijr (Hegra)

Shawt

Haql

Eastern 

  Al-Hazn

Safwaa

  Al-Qateef

Ain Al-Jawhariyah

Al-Uyun

Thaj

Al-Khatt

Thu Tuluh 

Bahrain 

Al-Khalsa

Al-Samman

Al-Nibaj

Barqa Nata'

Jow Na'it

Huzwa

Dareen

Southern

Beeshah

Tabalah

Wihaf Al-Qahr

Tilkham

Dahees

Al-Hamat 

Al-'Asda

Su'a'id

'Asawsar

Qahr

Najran

Central

Tudhih

Heet

Dharama

Darat Juljul

Al-Duhrudhan

Al-Hubalah

Amayah

Al-Raka

Thiqan

Al-Miqrah

Tubad

Butran

Al-Dakhul

Batn Al-Khal

Al-Quttabiyyat

Yathbul

Rawdhat Du'mi

Al-Jalhatan

Al-Badi

Al-Tanadhub

Al-Rijal

Al-Safh 

Yamamah

Burqat Thahmad 

Thahlan

Hawmal

Siqt Al-Liwa

Ma'sal

Milha

Numar

Riyadh Al-Qata

Al-Saqib

Baqa'a

Okkash

Ushaiqer

Al-Aflaj

Al-Kharj

Saqr

Ha'ir

Rumah

Lughat

Malham

Manfuha

Western

Al-Ghumair

Suwayqah

Wajj

Yanbu'

Sala'

Kura' Al-Ghameem

Badr

Kada

Ti'ar Mountain

Al-Hajun

Al-Jamarat

Safinah

Al-Batʼha

Athakher

Sanam

Wajra

Al-Jarad

Al-Sifah

Hadhb Al-Qaleeb

Al-Ghail

Ardah

Al-Baqi'

Al-Akhshaban

Al-Hateem

Al-Khaif

Al-Sa'ad

Al-Aqiq

Madinah (Yathrib)

Hira

Khayber

That Firqain

Quba

Zamzam

Makkah

Yalamlam

Al-Shu'batan 

Al-Muhassab

Thabeer

'Ar'ar

Usfan

Ukadh

Arafat

Pre-Islamic

Early Islamic

Umayyad

Abbasid

It is a traditional village in Mahd Al-Thahab Governorate, Madinah Province. It is approximately 225 km to the southeast of Madinah and about 50 km from Mahd Al-Thahab. It was known to the pilgrims coming from Iraq and the Gulf, who used to pass by since it was a station on the historical Darb Zubaidah Route. In ancient times, it was described as a place densely covered with palm trees. Today, it consists of a wall and traditional mud buildings roofed with tree trunks. It encompasses some traditional landmarks, such as Safinah Palace, Al-Alam Mountain, and Qazazah Well. Safinah has been around since the pre-Islamic era. The site is also known as Al-Khansa Village in reference to the poetess Tamadur bint Amr (Al-Khansa).

It is a heritage village in Mahd Al-Thahab Governorate, south of Madinah. It was densely covered with palm trees in ancient times. Today, it consists of a wall and traditional buildings. It is also called Al-Khansa's Village. It was mentioned in an elegy by Al-Khansa. 

It is a mountain located to the north of Al-Shu'ba Valley, to the north of Obla Mountain, and to the south of Al Hinakiyah Governorate, Madinah Province. It is a mountain range extending from the northwest to the southeast. In ancient times, it was described as a separate plateau devoid of mountains or water. Today, it is called 'Ar Mountain.

It is a mountain in the south of Al Hinakiyah Governorate, Madinah Province. In ancient times, it was described as a separate plateau devoid of mountains or water. Today, it is called 'Ar Mountain. It was mentioned in one of Al-Khansa's elegies.  

It is a small village and a heritage site in Al-Ula Governorate Madinah Province, in the northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was the home of Thamud, who were the first people to carve out houses in rocks and mountains. It was also one of the most important Nabatean settlements. Its antiquities and ancient inscriptions testify to its ancient history. It is called Al-Hijr because it is a low, flat area surrounded by mountains. A person who enters it finds himself in the midst of a series of interconnected and separated mountains and rocky depressions. 

It is a small village and a heritage site in Al-Ula Governorate. In ancient times, it was one of the towns of Thamud and an important Nabatean settlement. It was mentioned by Hadba ibn al-Khashram in a one-line verse. 

It is a high mountain in Madinah Province, approximately 12 km to the northeast of Al-Rabatha. It overlooks Al-Fareesh from the southwest. The Madinah-Makkah Road passes between them. The mountain is surrounded by arroyos on the four sides. Many villages and famous landmarks have been scattered around the mountain since antiquity. It is a high twin peak, and hence, some refer to it as Sanamain.  

It is a high mountain in Madinah Province, to the northeast of Al-Rabatha, it is surrounded by arroyos. It is a twin peak, and hence, some refer to it as Sanamain. It was mentioned in Hadba ibn al-Khashram's poetry.        

It is a reddish-black mountain located to the southwest of Al-Quway’iyah city and to the west of Al-Rayn Governorate. It is 1356m above sea level and is the fifth-highest peak in Upper Najd. It is a protruding mountain that can be seen from a distance and contains a perennial watering spring called Butran. There are also other water springs around it. In ancient times, it was described as a mountain in the quarter of Amir bin Sa'sa'h. It still bears its ancient name today. 

It is a reddish-black mountain located in Al-Quway’iyah Governorate. It is 1,356m above sea level. There is a water spring in the mountain, and it bears the same name. The mountain is still known by its old name. It was mentioned by Qais bin Al-Mulawwah. 

It is a hill in Al-Ghail, to the northwest of Al-Aflaj Governorate. It is approximately 100m above the ground and is easy to climb due to its gentle gradating slope. In the middle of the hill, there is a small cave known as the Qais and Laila Cave, with an area of about 3 square meters. Tubad is considered a traditional emblem in Al-Aflaj. The area where this hill is located is famous for its farms and palm tree orchards.  

It is a hill in Al-Ghail, to the northwest of Al-Aflaj Governorate. It is approximately 100m above the ground. In the middle of the hill, there is a small cave. The hill is mentioned by Qais bin Al-Mulawwah.    

These are two big mountains. They are located to the west of Hasat Qahtan, which in turn is located to the southwest of Al-Quway’iyah Governorate. They extend from north to south and are separated by a sand pass. The northern one is called Thiqan Al-Atshan because of the lack of water in it. It is approximately 18 km long. The southern one is called Thiqan Al-Rayyan because it contains a seasonal watering spring. It is approximately 20 km long. Today, they are called Ithqan Al-Atshan and Ithqan Al-Rowyan. They are referred to both in the singular and plural. They are famous mountains in Upper Najd. 

Thiqan or Thiqanan are two big mountains separated by a sand pass. They are located to the west of Hasat Qahtan, which in turn is located to the southwest of Al-Quway’iyah Governorate. They are famous mountains in Upper Najd, and were mentioned by Laila Al-Akhyaliyya in one of her elegies.   

It is a valley to the south of Hasat Qahtan, in the southwest of Al-Quway’iyah Governorate. It extends for approximately 280 km and is fed with many tributaries. It starts at Al-Dakhoul Plateau Range and Thiqan Al-Atshan Mountain and enters Bark Valley. It is fed by many valleys and streams that come from distant places. Some villages are scattered along its banks. Haloxylon and other shrubs grow plentifully in this valley, making it a good pasture for cattle. It is also called Al-Raka Valley. 

It is a valley to the south of Hasat Qahtan, in the southwest of Al-Quway’iyah Governorate. It extends for approximately 280 km and is fed with many tributaries. Haloxylon and other shrubs grow in this valley. It was mentioned in a poem by Layla Al-Akhyaliyya. 

They are two large adjacent mountains in southern Najd, in the west of Al-Aflaj Governorate. In ancient times, they were called Amayah or Amayatain, but these names fell into disuse. Today, they are known as Al-Hasatain: the northern mountain is Hasat Al Huwail, and the southern one is Hasat Al Ilayyan. The mountains have become known by the tribes of Qahtan that live in the adjacent areas of each of them. They are also known as Hissi Qahtan and Al-Hissi. Their ancient name, 'Amayah,' referred to the fact that it was difficult for anyone entering them to find their passes and ways.    

Amayah or Amayatan are two large adjacent mountains in southern Najd, in the west of Al-Aflaj Governorate. Today, they are known as Al-Hasatain: Hasat Al Huwail and Hasat Al Ilayyan. They were mentioned by Layla Al-Akhyaliya in her elegy on the death of Tawbah bin Al-Humayyer.    

It is a perennial water spring located to the west of a red plateau known as the Subaihah Plateau, which, in turn, is located to the east of Hadhb Al-Dawaser. Ancient references to the spring identified its location in the quarters of Bani Uqail. It was also referred to as Hubalah.

It is a perennial water spring located to the west of the Subaihah Plateau, which, in turn, is located to the east of Hadhb Al-Dawaser. It was mentioned by Laila Al-Akhyaliyya in a one-line poem.     

It is a city in the north of Al-Ahsa Governorate. It is so called because of the plenty of water springs in it. It is an ancient town where human settlements are estimated to have begun between approximately 3500-4500 years ago. In the ancient past, it was surrounded by a deep trench. Over the last decades, the scope of urban development in Al-Uyun has doubled several times, so it has become the third largest city in Al-Ahsa in terms of area and population density. Today, the city is home to a number of historical sites, including Al-Ghareeb Mosque and Al-Qunaitirah Bridge. One of the important heights in the city is Al-Thulaim Mountain. The city still bears its ancient name. 

It is a city in the north of Al-Ahsa Governorate. It is so called because of the plenty of water springs in it. In the ancient past, it was surrounded by a deep trench. Today, it is the third largest city in Al-Ahsa. Ali bin al-Mugrab Al Uyuni referred to it in one of his poems.  

This spring is located in Al-Ahsa Governorate, near Al-Battaliah, about seven km northeast of Al-Hofuf. It is an ancient spring that flows profusely with fresh water, which is cold in the summer. Farmers use it to water their palm trees and gardens.

It is a water spring in Al-Ahsa Governorate, near Al-Battaliah. It flows profusely with fresh water, which is cold in the summer. It was mentioned in a poem by Ali bin al-Mugrab Al Uyuni.     

It is a town in the Eastern Province, north of Dammam, and is the administrative center of Al-Qateef Governorate in Saudi Arabia. It was described in the past as a big good town where palm trees grow plentifully. It was also known as Al-Khatt and encompasses many historical monuments. Today, it is famous for its numerous palm tree orchards. 

It is a town in the Eastern Province and is the administrative center of Al-Qateef Governorate. It was also known as Al-Khatt and encompasses many historical monuments. It is famous for its palm tree orchards. It was mentioned by Ali bin al-Mugrab Al Uyuni in one of his poems.

It is a town in the Eastern Province, north of Al-Qateef. It is an ancient town where people have lived for many centuries. In the past, it was a walled village and consisted of 250 houses. Today, it encompasses many residential quarters and is called Safwa.

It is a town in the Eastern Province, north of Al-Qateef. In the past, it was a walled village. Today, it encompasses many residential quarters and is called Safwa. It was mentioned by Ali bin al-Mugrab Al Uyuni in one of his poems.

It is a village in the Eastern Province, west of Al-Jubail and northwest of the city of Al-Dhahran. It encompasses a historic site that holds the ruins of an entire town. In the middle of the village, there are historic hills. The village is enclosed within an outer fence. Outside the fence, there are ruins of many old buildings which still bear its ancient name. A group of monuments were found within and outside the fence of Thaj, which still bears its ancient name. Notably, some verses refer to it as Tha'j. 

It is a village in the Eastern Province, west of Al-Jubail. It encompasses a historic site of the ruins of an ancient town. There are also fence-preserved historic sites in the village, which still bear its ancient name. It was mentioned by Ali bin al-Mugrab Al Uyuni in a long poem.

It is a large valley and is considered one of the largest valleys in the Arabian Peninsula, next only to Al-Rummah Valley. It is about 450 km long. The city of Beeshah in the southwest of Aseer Province was built on its banks. It is an old city on the ancient way of Yemeni pilgrims and is known for its fertile land, numerous villages and farms, rich produce, and diverse flora, such as palm trees and vines. Beeshah Valley is a long valley on the banks of which many Arab tribes, including Labeed’s tribe of Bani Amer— had settled. 

It is a large and long valley. The city of Beeshah in the southwest of Aseer Province is built on its banks. Known for its fertile land and numerous gardens, it is about 255 km to the north of Abha. The place was mentioned by some poets.

It is a fertile valley with a high water level, which is considered the main tributary of Beeshah Valley in Aseer. It rises at Bilqarn mountains and pours into Beeshah Valley near Al-Subaihi village, 12 km north of the city of Beeshah. Dense flora grows on its banks. It constitutes the link between the Al-Sarah mountains and the Beeshah plains. There are many historic sites that still stand today on the banks of this valley.

It is a fertile valley with a high water level and is one of the main tributaries of Beeshah Valley in Aseer. It was mentioned by Labeed bin Rabie'a in his muallaqa.

It is a large plain area to the northeast of Al-Taif City. It constitutes a southern extension of Rukbah Plain, between Al-Shatt to the west and Hadhn to the east, and between Rukbah to the north and Al-Badahah to the south. The Riyadh-Taif Highway separates it from Rukbah, while the byroad forking from the Riyadh-Taif Highway and leading to Hadhn separates it from Al-Badahah. Some of the valleys flowing down from the mountains to the south of Al-Taif city, including Layyah and Sadirah valleys, pour into it. The place still bears its ancient name. 

It is a large plain area to the northeast of Al-Taif City. Valleys flowing down from the mountains to the south of Al-Taif city pour into it. It was mentioned by Al-Nabighah Al-Dhubyani in his apology to Al-Nu'man bin Al-Munthir.   

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Pre-Islamic

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Umayyad

Abbasid