Wadi Yalamlam is one of the seasonal watercourses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the valleys in the Tihama Plain in western Saudi Arabia. It is located within the boundaries of Makkah al-Mukkaramah Province and is one of the steepest valleys after Wadi Duqah and Wadi Aitud.
The Wadi Yalamlam is a valley that runs for 110 km, passing to the south of Makkah al-Mukkaramah and containing the Miqat Yalamlam, a designated site for entering the state of ihram for Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. The valley begins at the al-Shafa Center in the Taif Governorate and flows into Khabt al-Ghuson, with an average slope of twenty-two meters. Along its course, it feeds into Wadi Jidr.
Significance of Wadi Yalamlam
Wadi Yalamlam holds historical significance as it is one of the main landmarks on the coastal pilgrimage route leading to Makkah al-Mukkaramah. It also passes through the Miqat designated for the people of Tihama and Yemen, known as Miqat Yalamlam.
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