East of Rafha Governorate in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region, the historic site of Umm Radhuma preserves archaeological and architectural remains that trace centuries of human settlement in the desert. The site features ancient stone-lined wells, distinctive rock formations, and the ruins of stone-built structures.
Abdulrahman Al-Tuwaijri, a researcher and member of the Antiquities Association, said the area contains numerous circular stone wells that supported permanent settlement, supplied water to passing caravans, and sustained Bedouin communities over successive historical periods.
The site’s rock formations display layered sedimentary deposits and natural color variations shaped by erosion, highlighting the region’s distinctive geological history.
Al-Tuwaijri said Umm Radhuma is considered one of the oldest villages in northern Saudi Arabia. He noted that the site takes its name from the Umm Radhuma geological formation, whose rock layers date to the Paleocene and Eocene epochs, giving the area scientific as well as historical significance.
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