Athr

: Located in Al-Muaisim, Mina, and dating back to the Umayyad era, it remains in good condition.

An Archaeological Water Structure

Athal Dam is 40 meters long and 7 meters high, featuring a balanced engineering design that extends from the northeast to the southwest.

Engineering and Durability

Makkah

Umayyad Period

Athal Dam is located in Al-Muaisim, Mina, northeast of Makkah.For those heading from Al-Muaisim toward Al-Sharai, it is on the leftIts construction dates back to the Umayyad era, and it is one of the historical water structures that has preserved its ancient character over the centuries.The dam is 40 meters long, 7 meters high at its centre, and 5.5 meters thick. Its wall extends from the northeast to the southwest, with its northern half being stepped.Athal Dam was built a double-wall system, with the intervening space filled with stones. Although sediment has accumulated within its basin, it remains in good condition.This reflects its robustness and endurance as a living monument of Umayyad architecture and engineering precision.

Historical Facilities

Built during the Umayyad era, Athal Dam constitutes one of the principal archaeological Water landmarks in Mina, extending approximately 40 meters in length, and continues to retain its structural integrity.

An Umayyad Witness to the Arts of Water Construction

Athal Dam

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Hassat al-Naslah

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Haddaj Well

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Beit al-Jarmal

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The House of Private Allegiance (Al-Bay'ah): 

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The House of Ahmed bin Munawar al-Rifa’i

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Birkat al-Mu'azzam

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The Prophet’s Mosque

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Athal Dam

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An Archaeological Water Structure

Engineering and Durability

An Archaeological Water Structure

Engineering and Durability

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Hassat al-Naslah

Haddaj Well

Beit al-Jarmal

The House of Private Allegiance (Al-Bay'ah):

The House of Ahmed bin Munawar al-Rifa’i

Birkat al-Mu'azzam

The Prophet’s Mosque

Al-A'la Mosque