The caravan route, or Darb Al-Jammalah, as it is referred to by historians, is a historic landmark and one of Al-Karr Mountain’s treasures in Taif. The route is located between the top of the mountain in Al-Hada, below Al-Qarah Mountain.
Historically, the spiral path was of huge significance for pilgrims and traders as it shortens the distance between Makkah and Taif, serving as the main link connecting the two cities.
The name of the rocky path, Darb Al-Jammalah, is Arabic for “the route of camels.” It is constructed on two tracks — one for camels and another for people. There is a stone staircase that dates back more than 1,000 years to the fifth Hijri century. The path is about 6 kilometers long, meaning that travelers can reach the holy city in mere hours compared to the usual three days of travel time.
Despite the limited construction techniques used at that time, the path has survived, and its zigzag geometric design continues to interest tourists. The road descends from the top of Al-Karr mountain in Al-Hada to the bottom in a spiral formation. Today, it serves as an attractive site for visitors and hikers.
ThePlace: Darb Al-Jammalah, located in Saudi Arabia’s Taif
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ThePlace: Darb Al-Jammalah, located in Saudi Arabia’s Taif
- Historically, the spiral path was of huge significance for pilgrims and traders as it shortens the distance between Makkah and Taif
KSrelief initiates treatment in Jordan for cancer-stricken Gaza girl
- Roza Al-Dreimli was transferred to Jordan through the initiative of KSrelief, amid the Gaza war that has destroyed hospitals
- She is currently under assessment and observation at the King Hussein Cancer Center, ahead of treatment
AMMAN: A cancer-stricken Palestinian girl from Gaza is now undergoing clinical observation prior to treatment at a specialist hospital in Jordan, thanks to the Saudi aid agency KSrelief.
Roza Al-Dreimli was transported to Amman from the Gaza Strip through the initiative of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) as part of Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to providing life-saving aid and medical care to Palestinians suffering from critical health conditions, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday.
The report said that Roza’s case was prioritized due to the complexity of her condition, as assessments indicated a need for advanced treatment of cancerous cells at the base of the brain. She is now at the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC).
"Under the supervision of a medical team specialized in pediatric brain tumors, she is currently undergoing intensive clinical monitoring and precise periodic examinations to assess the tumor’s response to treatment, ensure control of the condition, and prevent any potential neurological or visual complications resulting from the tumor’s location," SPA said.
The family expressed profound gratitude for KSrelief’s swift intervention, noting that the specialized care provided at KHCC has renewed their hope for their daughter’s recovery.
Such specialized care is currently unavailable in the Gaza Strip because of the destruction of hospitals during 26 months of bombardment by the Israeli military.
Israel systematically destroyed homes and commercial buildings and infrastructure in the Palestinian enclave in retaliation to the Oct. 7, 2023, raid by Hamas of Israeli border villages, during which the militant group killed more than 1,200 people and took 254 hostages.
