Where is Wadi Al Jinn located?
Geographical location of Wadi Al Jinn
Wadi Al-Jin is located in the northern part of the city Madina El MonawaraThe name of this valley is attributed to the people of the region, specifically in the Al-Bayda Park area, and the name of this valley is attributed to the people of the region, as this name was not proven in the historical sources. and delivered.[1]
The reason for calling Al-Bayda Park is due to the whiteness that covers its areas. and its surrounding mountains, where it is characterized by the roughness of its lands, With the rocks scattered all over it, Geographical information has proven that the Al-Bayda region is an area formed by Shuaib Al-Henwa. and Shuaib Mubarak, It is surrounded by mountains to the east. From the north side, It is also surrounded by some mountains from the western side. The mountains of the region serve as protection and natural barriers. And a means of attraction for mountain climbers.[2]
Tourist movement in Wadi Al Jinn
Wadi Al-Jin witnesses an unparalleled tourist movement. It was included in the list of shrines in Medina. It is mentioned that the reason behind this tourist turnout is the name of the valley itself; As the name is a value to attract visitors to it, False beliefs and rumors are also one of the attractions. Among these common beliefs is the idea of gravity, And what you do of pulling objects to high places, whether these objects are large or small, In addition to the buses rolling upwards, But experts say this attraction is natural. But some exaggerate it. They call the valley one of the wonders of the world.[3]
The truth about the Valley of the Jinn
One of the Saudi archaeological researchers (Turki Al-Qahidan) revealed the truth about Wadi Al-Jin. And related to the mystery of the loss of gravity in the Wadi Al-Bayda region, He stated that the reason for the release of the brakes of the cars on the slopes of the valley, And its ascent to the top, starting from the bottom, is the phenomenon of topographic deception. It is a phenomenon similar to the phenomenon of mirage famous in the desert areas.[4]
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- ↑ Majed Al-Sugairi (26-5-2013), “Wadi Al-Jin… Illusions promoted by tour guide brokers” , www.okaz.com.sa , accessed on 8-8-2018. act.
- ↑ “Al-Bayda’s Wild Park is a destination for the people and visitors of Madinah during the Eid al-Adha holiday,” www.spa.gov.sa , 9-3-2017, See it on 8-8-2018. act.
- ↑ “Gravity Refers a Location in the City to Wadi Al-Jin,” www.makkahnewspaper.com , 3-4-2014, See it on 8-8-2018. act.
- ↑ “An archaeological researcher reveals the secret of zero gravity in the “Valley of the Jinn” in Medina” , www.akhbarak.net , accessed on 8-8-2018. act.