Hunayn, Saudi Arabia

The Valley of Hunain is a location in western Saudi Arabia, close to the city of Taif. It is located between Mecca and Taif in the Sarawat Mountains.

DOI 10.1163/1875-3922_Q3_EQSI...

Description

The location, on the road from Mecca to Taif, is a wide arid wadi surrounded by barren, rocky mountains. The Battle of Hunayn took place here.