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Al-Bada'a

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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  • Al-Bada'a, guest (guest) wrote 10 years ago:
    I believe the Bible places this as the home of Moses' father-in-law Jethro, a priest of Midian.
  • Al-Bada'a, عبدالله (guest) wrote 13 years ago:
    هنا كان يعيش شعيب عليه السلام
28°29'17"N   35°0'31"E
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